M26.649

Billable

Arthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint

Arthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

M26-M27

Parent Code

M26.64

Coding Notes

Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(15)

Clinical Terms

  • Retrodiscitis of temporomandibular joint
  • Arthritis due to and following rheumatic fever
  • Articular gout of temporomandibular joint
  • Gouty arthritis of temporomandibular joint
  • Rheumatic arthritis of temporomandibular joint
  • Rheumatic arthritis
  • Arthritis of temporomandibular joint due to and following rheumatic fever
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for arthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint?

The ICD-10-CM code for arthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint is M26.649. The full clinical description is "Arthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint". M26.649 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code M26.649 mean?

ICD-10-CM code M26.649 represents “Arthritis of unspecified temporomandibular joint”. It is classified under Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is M26.649 a billable code?

Yes, M26.649 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is M26.649 in?

M26.649 is in Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (codes M00-M99).

What codes cannot be used with M26.649?

M26.649 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 SNOMED CT codes does M26.649 map to?

M26.649 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 1148597009, 1148598004, 699681002, 702976005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for M26.649?

M26.649 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5384754. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does M26.649 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like arthritis of unspecified 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 M26.649?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for M26.649 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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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.