M26.61

Non-Billable

ChapterM00–M99

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Official Description

Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint

Use a more specific code (4 billable)

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

BillableHas subcodes

CH13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

M26-M27Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw (M26-M27)

M26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]

M26.6Temporomandibular joint disorders

M26.61Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular jointNot billable

M26.611Adhesions and ankylosis of right temporomandibular jointBillable

M26.612Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular jointBillable

M26.613Adhesions and ankylosis of bilateral temporomandibular jointBillable

M26.619Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint, unspecified sideBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to M26.61:

subcategoryM26.6

Temporomandibular joint disorders

Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw (M26-M27)

chapterCH13

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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