Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M26.612 is the diagnosis code for Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint. This code falls under the section "Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw" within Chapter 13 — Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where M26.612 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M26.612 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M26.612 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M26.612 is M26.61 ("Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint"). M26.612 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M26.612 is located in Section M26-M27 — "Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use M26.612 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint is M26.612.
Yes, M26.612 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M26.612 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M26.612 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.