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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M26.6

Temporomandibular joint disorders

ICD-10-CM Code:
M26.6
ICD-10 Code for:
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
    (M00–M99)
    • Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw
      (M26-M27)
      • Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]
        (M26)

M26.6 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disorders. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Temporomandibular joint disorders

Non-specific codes like M26.6 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for temporomandibular joint disorders:

  • M26.60 for Temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.601 for Right temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.602 for Left temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.603 for Bilateral temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.609 for Unspecified temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified side - BILLABLE CODE

  • M26.61 for Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.611 for Adhesions and ankylosis of right temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.612 for Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.613 for Adhesions and ankylosis of bilateral temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.619 for Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side - BILLABLE CODE

  • M26.62 for Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.621 for Arthralgia of right temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.622 for Arthralgia of left temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.623 for Arthralgia of bilateral temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.629 for Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side - BILLABLE CODE

  • M26.63 for Articular disc disorder of temporomandibular joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.631 for Articular disc disorder of right temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.632 for Articular disc disorder of left temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.633 for Articular disc disorder of bilateral temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.639 for Articular disc disorder of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side - BILLABLE CODE

  • M26.64 for Arthritis of temporomandibular joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.641 for Arthritis of right temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.642 for Arthritis of left temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.643 for Arthritis of bilateral temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.649 for Arthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • M26.65 for Arthropathy of temporomandibular joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.651 for Arthropathy of right temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.652 for Arthropathy of left temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.653 for Arthropathy of bilateral temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.659 for Arthropathy of unspecified temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M26.69 for Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint - BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

    a variety of conditions affecting the anatomic and functional characteristics of the temporomandibular joint. factors contributing to the complexity of temporomandibular diseases are its relation to dentition and mastication and the symptomatic effects in other areas which account for referred pain to the joint and the difficulties in applying traditional diagnostic procedures to temporomandibular joint pathology where tissue is rarely obtained and x-rays are often inadequate or nonspecific. common diseases are developmental abnormalities, trauma, subluxation, luxation, arthritis, and neoplasia. (from thoma's oral pathology, 6th ed, pp577-600)

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • current temporomandibular joint dislocation S03.0
  • current temporomandibular joint sprain S03.4

Patient Education


Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the side of your head. When it works well, it enables you to talk, chew, and yawn. For people with TMJ dysfunction, problems with the joint and muscles around it may cause :

  • Pain that travels through the face, jaw, or neck
  • Stiff jaw muscles
  • Limited movement or locking of the jaw
  • Painful clicking or popping in the jaw
  • A change in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together

Jaw pain may go away with little or no treatment. Treatment may include simple things you can do yourself, such as eating soft foods or applying ice packs. It may also include pain medicines or devices to insert in your mouth. In very rare cases, you might need surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research


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TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders)

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of more than 30 conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles that control jaw movement.
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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.