M27.8 – Other specified diseases of jaws
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw
- Code
M27.8(claims format:M278)- Description
- Other specified diseases 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 M27.8
- Cherubism
- Exostosis
- Fibrous dysplasia
- Unilateral condylar hyperplasia
- Unilateral condylar hypoplasia
- jaw pain (R68.84)
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 M27.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Cherubism
- Enostosis
- Exostosis, jaw
- Fistula, palate
- Dysplasia, fibrous, jaw
- Deformity, palate, acquired
- Hypertrophy, hypertrophic, palate
- Disease, diseased, jaw, specified NEC
- Hypoplasia, hypoplastic, unilateral condylar
- Hyperplasia, hyperplastic, unilateral condylar
- Hypoplasia, hypoplastic, mandible, mandibular, unilateral condylar
- Hyperplasia, hyperplastic, mandible, mandibular, unilateral condylar
Related codes in M27
- M27.0 – Developmental disorders of jawsBillable
- 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
- M27.9 – Disease of jaws, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M27.8?
M27.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified diseases of jaws, in the block M26-M27 (Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw).
Is M27.8 a billable code?
Yes. M27.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does M27.8 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.