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

ICD-10 Coding for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

M26.601
M26.602
M26.603

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code M26.601 for right temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Right temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
M26.601
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of pain and dysfunction in the right TMJ

Applicable To

  • • Right TMJ pain
  • • Right TMJ dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Left temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
M26.602
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Left TMJ pain
  • • Left TMJ dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Bilateral temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
M26.603
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral TMJ pain
  • • Bilateral TMJ dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.521

Pain in right temporomandibular joint

Use to specify pain as a secondary symptom.

M25.522

Pain in left temporomandibular joint

Use to specify pain as a secondary symptom.

M25.523

Pain in bilateral temporomandibular joints

Use to specify pain as a secondary symptom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for TMJ dysfunction?

The ICD-10 code for TMJ dysfunction varies by laterality: M26.601 for right, M26.602 for left, and M26.603 for bilateral TMJ disorders.

How do you code bilateral TMJ dysfunction?

Bilateral TMJ dysfunction is coded as M26.603, which specifies involvement of both temporomandibular joints.

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