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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

M26.62
M26.63
M26.64

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for temporomandibular joint disorder includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
TMJ Disorder
TMJ Dysfunction
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Use ICD-10 code M26.62 for arthralgia of temporomandibular joint, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint

Non-Billable
M26.62
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain on palpation or movement without imaging evidence of structural changes.

Applicable To

  • • Pain in temporomandibular joint

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific pain characteristics and any imaging results.

Articular disc disorder of temporomandibular joint

Non-Billable
M26.63
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when MRI confirms disc displacement and patient reports clicking.

Applicable To

  • • Disc displacement with reduction

Important Notes

  • • Document clicking and MRI findings clearly.

Arthritis of temporomandibular joint

Non-Billable
M26.64
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when arthritis is confirmed by imaging and lab tests.

Applicable To

  • • Inflammatory arthritis of TMJ

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes imaging and lab results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R68.84

Jaw locking

Use when patient experiences jaw locking in conjunction with TMJ disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for TMJ disorder?

The ICD-10 code for TMJ disorder is M26.6, with specific subcodes like M26.62 for arthralgia and M26.63 for disc disorders.

How is TMJ arthritis documented?

Document TMJ arthritis with imaging showing joint changes and elevated inflammatory markers, using code M26.64.

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