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M26.37

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Excessive interocclusal distance of fully erupted teeth

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

What This Code Means

The space between the upper and lower teeth when biting down is too large or excessive.

Coding Tips

  • •This represents an open bite condition where teeth do not meet properly
  • •Differentiate from anterior open bite which may have a more specific code

Code Hierarchy

└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.3Anomalies of tooth position of fully erupted tooth or teeth└M26.37Excessive interocclusal distance of fully erupted teeth
└M26.37Excessive interocclusal distance of fully erupted teeth

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