M26.652
BillableArthropathy of left temporomandibular joint
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Structural disease or dysfunction of the left jaw joint where it connects to the skull, which may include cartilage damage or joint instability without necessarily being inflammatory.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure left side is clearly documented in the clinical record
- •Arthropathy codes may be used for mechanical joint problems, disc displacement, or degenerative changes
Code Hierarchy
└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.6Temporomandibular joint disorders└M26.65Arthropathy of temporomandibular joint└M26.652Arthropathy of left temporomandibular joint
└M26.652Arthropathy of left temporomandibular joint