M26.649
BillableArthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation and degeneration of the jaw joint where it connects to the skull, but the specific side (left, right, or both) is not specified in the documentation.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific laterality for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.6Temporomandibular joint disorders└M26.64Arthritis of temporomandibular joint└M26.649Arthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint
└M26.649Arthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint