2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R68.84Jaw pain
ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R50-R69›R68
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
R68.84 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for jaw pain. 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. As a symptom code, it should not be used as a principal diagnosis once a related definitive diagnosis has been established. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Any dental condition including traumatic injury; Caries, periodontitis, and other preventable dental conditions; and Nontraumatic dental conditions.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Jaw pain
- Pain radiating to jaw
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Mandibular pain
- Maxilla pain
Type 1 Excludes
- temporomandibular joint arthralgia M26.62
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
Pain (s) See Also: Painful; R52
jaw R68.84
mandibular R68.84
maxilla R68.84
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Jaw Injuries and Disorders
Your jaw is a set of bones that holds your teeth. It includes:
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Convert R68.84 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About R68.84Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for jaw pain?
The ICD-10-CM code for jaw pain is R68.84 (sometimes written as R6884). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is R68.84 (Other general symptoms and signs) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report jaw pain on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does R68.84 group to?
When jaw pain 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.
Can R68.84 be a principal diagnosis?
Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the jaw pain is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R68.84?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, jaw pain converts to ICD-9-CM 784.92 (jaw pain). The mapping is a direct match.
