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M26.72

Billable

Alveolar mandibular hyperplasia

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Overdevelopment of the lower jaw bone that supports the teeth, causing the alveolar ridge to be abnormally enlarged.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm documentation clearly indicates mandibular (lower jaw) rather than maxillary involvement
  • •May be associated with functional or cosmetic concerns; document any related symptoms

Code Hierarchy

└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.7Dental alveolar anomalies└M26.72Alveolar mandibular hyperplasia
└M26.72Alveolar mandibular hyperplasia

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