M26.79 – Other specified alveolar anomalies
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw
- Code
M26.79(claims format:M2679)- Description
- Other specified alveolar anomalies
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › M26.7
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block M26-M27
Index terms for M26.79
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Cleft, alveolar process
- Cicatrix, alveolar process
- Resorption, dental, alveoli
- Anomaly, anomalous, alveolar, ridge
- Hypoplasia, hypoplastic, jaw, alveolar
- Anomaly, anomalous, alveolar, hypoplasia
- Hyperplasia, hyperplastic, jaw, alveolar
- Anomaly, anomalous, alveolar, hyperplasia
- Anomaly, anomalous, alveolar, specified NEC
Related codes in M26.7
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M26.79?
M26.79 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified alveolar anomalies, in the block M26-M27 (Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw).
Is M26.79 a billable code?
Yes. M26.79 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M26.79 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.