M26.612
BillableAdhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the left jaw joint becomes stiff and immobile due to scar tissue formation or fusion of the joint surfaces, limiting jaw movement.
Coding Tips
- •Distinguish between adhesions (scar tissue) and ankylosis (fusion); both are included in this code
- •Document the degree of limitation in jaw opening and any functional impact on eating or speech
Code Hierarchy
└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.6Temporomandibular joint disorders└M26.61Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint└M26.612Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint
└M26.612Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint