M27.6 – Endosseous dental implant failure

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M27.6
Code
M27.6 (claims format: M276)
Description
Endosseous dental implant failure
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
M27

Billable codes under M27.6

M27.6 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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)

Related codes in M27

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M27.6?

M27.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for endosseous dental implant failure, in the block M26-M27 (Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw).

Is M27.6 a billable code?

No. M27.6 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M27.6 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.