M26.6 – Temporomandibular joint disorders
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw
- Code
M26.6(claims format:M266)- Description
- Temporomandibular joint disorders
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- Block
- M26-M27 Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw
- Parent codes
- M26
Billable codes under M26.6
M26.6 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- M26.60 – Temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
- M26.61 – Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular jointHeader (more codes below)
- M26.62 – Arthralgia of temporomandibular jointHeader (more codes below)
- M26.63 – Articular disc disorder of temporomandibular jointHeader (more codes below)
- M26.64 – Arthritis of temporomandibular jointHeader (more codes below)
- M26.65 – Arthropathy of temporomandibular jointHeader (more codes below)
- M26.69 – Other specified disorders of temporomandibular jointBillable
Notes for M26.6
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block M26-M27
Related codes in M26
- M26.0 – Major anomalies of jaw sizeHeader
- M26.1 – Anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationshipHeader
- M26.2 – Anomalies of dental arch relationshipHeader
- M26.3 – Anomalies of tooth position of fully erupted tooth or teethHeader
- M26.4 – Malocclusion, unspecifiedBillable
- M26.5 – Dentofacial functional abnormalitiesHeader
- M26.7 – Dental alveolar anomaliesHeader
- M26.8 – Other dentofacial anomaliesHeader
- M26.9 – Dentofacial anomaly, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M26.6?
M26.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for temporomandibular joint disorders, in the block M26-M27 (Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw).
Is M26.6 a billable code?
No. M26.6 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does M26.6 belong to?
It belongs to category M26 – Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion].
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.