M26.4
BillableMalocclusion, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The teeth do not fit together properly when biting, but the specific type of misalignment is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a catch-all code; use more specific M26 codes if the type of malocclusion is documented
- •Consider whether the malocclusion is Class I, II, or III if that information is available
Code Hierarchy
└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.4Malocclusion, unspecified
└M26.4Malocclusion, unspecified