M26.612 ICD-10-CM Code: Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M26.612Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M26.612 sits
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Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
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Section
Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw (M26-M27)
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Category M26
Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]
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Subcategory M26.61
Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint
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Code M26.612
Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for M26.612.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M26.612.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M26.612.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M26.612.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M26.612.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M26.612 mean?
M26.612 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint.”
Is M26.612 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, M26.612 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is M26.612 located in ICD-10-CM?
M26.612 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw (M26-M27) (M26–M27), under category M26, Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and subcategory M26.61, Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint.
What coding notes are listed for M26.612?
No inclusion terms are listed for M26.612 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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