2025 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M27

Other diseases of jaws

ICD-10-CM Code:
M27
ICD-10 Code for:
Other diseases of jaws
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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M27 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other diseases of jaws. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2025 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 Other diseases of jaws

Non-specific codes like M27 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 other diseases of jaws:

  • Use M27.0 for Developmental disorders of jaws - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.1 for Giant cell granuloma, central - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.2 for Inflammatory conditions of jaws - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.3 for Alveolitis of jaws - BILLABLE CODE

  • M27.4 for Other and unspecified cysts of jaw - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.40 for Unspecified cyst of jaw - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.49 for Other cysts of jaw - BILLABLE CODE

  • M27.5 for Periradicular pathology associated with previous endodontic treatment - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.51 for Perforation of root canal space due to endodontic treatment - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.52 for Endodontic overfill - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.53 for Endodontic underfill - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.59 for Other periradicular pathology associated with previous endodontic treatment - BILLABLE CODE

  • M27.6 for Endosseous dental implant failure - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.61 for Osseointegration failure of dental implant - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.62 for Post-osseointegration biological failure of dental implant - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.63 for Post-osseointegration mechanical failure of dental implant - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.69 for Other endosseous dental implant failure - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.8 for Other specified diseases of jaws - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use M27.9 for Disease of jaws, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Code Classification

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

Patient Education


Jaw Injuries and Disorders

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

  • The maxilla, which is the upper part of your jaw. It holds your top teeth in place and doesn't move. It also supports the muscles involved in chewing and facial expressions.
  • The mandible, which is the lower part of your jaw. You move it when you talk or chew. It also holds your lower teeth in place.
  • The temporomandibular joints (TMJs), which are two joints (one on each side) that connect your mandible to your skull.

Jaw problems can include:

  • Fractures (broken bones).
  • Dislocations, which are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position.
  • Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), which are conditions that affect your TMJs.
  • Osteonecrosis, which happens when the blood flow to part of your bone is disrupted. It can cause the bone to break down.
  • Jaw tumors, which can be benign (not cancer) or cancer.
  • Jaw defects, which are birth defects in which your jaw could be missing or deformed.

Diagnostic imaging tests are often used to diagnose jaw injuries and disorders. Your treatment will depend on which jaw problem you have.


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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.