M26.619
BillableAdhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Stiffness and fusion of the jaw joint when the specific side (left, right, or both) is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
- •Query the provider if documentation indicates a specific side to allow for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.6Temporomandibular joint disorders└M26.61Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint└M26.619Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side
└M26.619Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side