Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM M26.3 is the diagnosis code for Anomalies of tooth position of fully erupted tooth or teeth. This code falls under the section "Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw" within Chapter 13 â Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in M26.3. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where M26.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M26.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M26.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Anomalies of tooth position of fully erupted tooth or teeth". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of M26.3 is M26 ("Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]"). M26.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
M26.3 is located in Section M26-M27 â "Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M26.3 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M26.30, M26.31, M26.32, M26.33, M26.34 and more.
Use M26.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Anomalies of tooth position of fully erupted tooth or teeth" 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 Anomalies of tooth position of fully erupted tooth or teeth is M26.3.
No, M26.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M26.3 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M26.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.