M26.61
Non-billableAdhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint
Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
- •current temporomandibular joint dislocationS03.0
- •current temporomandibular joint sprainS03.4
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(6)
M26.60Temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified
M26.62Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint
M26.63Articular disc disorder of temporomandibular joint
M26.64Arthritis of temporomandibular joint
M26.65Arthropathy of temporomandibular joint
M26.69Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint?
The ICD-10-CM code for adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint is M26.61. The full clinical description is "Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint". M26.61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code M26.61 mean?
ICD-10-CM code M26.61 represents “Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint”. 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 M26.61 a billable code?
No, M26.61 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under M26.61.
What chapter is M26.61 in?
M26.61 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).
What codes cannot be used with M26.61?
M26.61 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 M26.61?
M26.61 has 4 child codes, including: M26.611 (Adhesions and ankylosis of right temporomandibular joint), M26.612 (Adhesions and ankylosis of left temporomandibular joint), M26.613 (Adhesions and ankylosis of bilateral temporomandibular joint), M26.619 (Adhesions and ankylosis of TMJ joint, unspecified side).
What are the UMLS CUIs for M26.61?
M26.61 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3506687. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does M26.61 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint 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 M26.61?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M26.61 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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