Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M26.619 is the diagnosis code for Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side. 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 M26.619 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, M26.619 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
M26.619 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M26.619 is M26.61 ("Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint"). M26.619 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M26.619 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 M26.619 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side" 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 temporomandibular joint, unspecified side is M26.619.
Yes, M26.619 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
M26.619 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M26.619 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.