2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M26.19Other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M26-M27›M26

ICD-10-CM M26.19
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M26.19 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 11 through 13, 157 through 159. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Any dental condition including traumatic injury, Disorders of jaw, and Disorders of teeth and gingiva.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M26.19
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship
Short Description
Other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M26.1
Anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM26-M27Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw
CategoryM26Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]
This CodeM26.19Other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Anterior maxillary protrusion, strabismus, intellectual disability syndrome
  • Autosomal dominant mandibular prognathism
  • Congenital prognathism
  • Congenital retrognathism
  • Crowding of teeth
  • Finding related to jaw protrusion
  • Head position finding
  • Intellectual disability, obesity, prognathism, eye and skin anomalies syndrome
  • Limited jaw protrusion
  • Long face syndrome
  • Mandible postured forward
  • Mandibular displacement
  • Mandibular prognathism
  • Mandibular retrognathism
  • Maxillary jaw size anomaly
  • Maxillary prognathism
  • Maxillary retrognathism
  • MMEP syndrome
  • Open bite
  • Poikiloderma, alopecia, retrognathism, cleft palate syndrome
  • Recession of bone
  • Severely limited jaw protrusion
  • Vertical maxillary excess
  • X-linked microcephaly, growth retardation, prognathism, cryptorchidism syndrome

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DEN001
Any dental condition including traumatic injury
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR MUS029
Disorders of jaw
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes
CCSR DIG002
Disorders of teeth and gingiva
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR DEN002
Nontraumatic dental conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Open Bite

    a condition in which certain opposing teeth fail to establish occlusal contact when the jaws are closed.

Patient EducationClinical

Jaw Injuries and Disorders

Your jaw is a set of bones that holds your teeth. It includes:

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Convert M26.19 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
524.19 Spcfd anom jaw cranl bse
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M26.19Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship?

The ICD-10-CM code for other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship is M26.19 (sometimes written as M2619). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is M26.19 (Anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M26.19 group to?

When other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 11, 12, 13, 157, 158, 159, with relative weights from 0.7085 to 5.4541 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M26.19?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified anomalies of jaw-cranial base relationship converts to ICD-9-CM 524.19 (spcfd anom jaw cranl bse). The mapping is a direct match.