M27
Non-billableOther diseases of jaws
Other diseases of jaws
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
M26-M27
Child Codes
9
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •arthropathic psoriasisL40.5
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •compartment syndrome (traumatic)A-)T79
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
Child Codes (9)
M27.0Developmental disorders of jaws
M27.1Giant cell granuloma, central
M27.2Inflammatory conditions of jaws
M27.3Alveolitis of jaws
M27.4Other and unspecified cysts of jaw
M27.5Periradicular pathology assoc w previous endodontic trtmt
M27.6Endosseous dental implant failure
M27.8Other specified diseases of jaws
M27.9Disease of jaws, unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other diseases of jaws?
The ICD-10-CM code for other diseases of jaws is M27. The full clinical description is "Other diseases of jaws". M27 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M27 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M27 represents “Other diseases of jaws”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is M27 a billable code?
No, M27 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under M27.
What chapter is M27 in?
M27 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M27?
M27 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: hemifacial atrophy or hypertrophy (Q67.4); unilateral condylar hyperplasia or hypoplasia (M27.8).
What are the subcategories under M27?
M27 has 9 child codes, including: M27.0 (Developmental disorders of jaws), M27.1 (Giant cell granuloma, central), M27.2 (Inflammatory conditions of jaws), M27.3 (Alveolitis of jaws), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for M27?
M27 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494711. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M27 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other diseases of jaws affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of M27?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M27 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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