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M26.24

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Reverse articulation

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A dental condition where the upper and lower teeth are positioned in reverse of normal, with lower teeth extending forward beyond the upper teeth.

Coding Tips

  • •This is also known as anterior crossbite or Class III malocclusion; document which teeth are affected
  • •Clarify if this is a skeletal or dental problem, as treatment approaches differ significantly

Code Hierarchy

└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.2Anomalies of dental arch relationship└M26.24Reverse articulation
└M26.24Reverse articulation

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