M26.55
BillableCentric occlusion maximum intercuspation discrepancy
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the upper and lower teeth do not meet properly in the centered position, causing a mismatch between how the jaw closes and where the teeth actually contact.
Coding Tips
- •Document whether this is a primary concern or secondary finding related to orthodontic treatment or other dental work
- •Specify if this is causing functional problems like difficulty chewing or jaw pain to support medical necessity
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- centric occlusion NOS (M26.59)
Code Hierarchy
└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.5Dentofacial functional abnormalities└M26.55Centric occlusion maximum intercuspation discrepancy
└M26.55Centric occlusion maximum intercuspation discrepancy