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M26.629

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Arthralgia 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

Pain in 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└M26.62Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint└M26.629Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side
└M26.629Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side

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