M27.0 – Developmental disorders of jaws

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M27.0

Code: M27.0 (claims format: M270)
Description: Developmental disorders of jaws
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: M27

Notes for M27.0

Applicable to:

Latent bone cyst of jaw
Stafne's cyst
Torus mandibularis
Torus palatinus

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block M26-M27

Excludes1 (not coded here):

hemifacial atrophy or hypertrophy (Q67.4)
unilateral condylar hyperplasia or hypoplasia (M27.8)

Index terms for M27.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in M27

M27.1 – Giant cell granuloma, centralBillable
M27.2 – Inflammatory conditions of jawsBillable
M27.3 – Alveolitis of jawsBillable
M27.4 – Other and unspecified cysts of jawHeader
M27.5 – Periradicular pathology associated with previous endodontic treatmentHeader
M27.6 – Endosseous dental implant failureHeader
M27.8 – Other specified diseases of jawsBillable
M27.9 – Disease of jaws, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M27.0?

M27.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for developmental disorders of jaws, in the block M26-M27 (Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw).

Is M27.0 a billable code?

Yes. M27.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M27.0 belong to?

It belongs to category M27 – Other diseases of jaws.

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.