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M26.73

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Alveolar maxillary hypoplasia

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

What This Code Means

Underdevelopment of the upper jaw bone that supports the teeth, resulting in a smaller or deficient alveolar ridge.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between hypoplasia (underdevelopment) and hyperplasia (overdevelopment) in documentation
  • •May impact tooth eruption and positioning; coordinate with orthodontic or surgical treatment codes if applicable

Code Hierarchy

└M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]└M26.7Dental alveolar anomalies└M26.73Alveolar maxillary hypoplasia
└M26.73Alveolar maxillary hypoplasia

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