M26.81 ICD-10-CM Code: Anterior soft tissue impingement
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
M26.81Anterior soft tissue impingement
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where M26.81 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 M26.8
Other dentofacial anomalies
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Code M26.81
Anterior soft tissue impingement
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Anterior soft tissue impingement on teeth
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M26.81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M26.81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for M26.81.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M26.81.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M26.81 mean?
M26.81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Anterior soft tissue impingement.”
Is M26.81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, M26.81 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 M26.81 located in ICD-10-CM?
M26.81 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 M26.8, Other dentofacial anomalies.
What coding notes are listed for M26.81?
Its listed inclusion terms are Anterior soft tissue impingement on teeth. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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