Is M26.53 a billable code?
Yes. M26.53 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M26.53: Deviation in opening and closing of the mandible
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M26.53 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for deviation in opening and closing of the mandible. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in M26.5 Dentofacial functional abnormalities
- M26.50Dentofacial functional abnormalities, unspecified
- M26.51Abnormal jaw closure
- M26.52Limited mandibular range of motion
- M26.54Insufficient anterior guidance
- M26.55Centric occlusion maximum intercuspation discrepancy
- M26.56Non-working side interference
- M26.57Lack of posterior occlusal support
- M26.59Other dentofacial functional abnormalities
M26.53 questions
What does M26.53 mean?
M26.53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Deviation in opening and closing of the mandible. It is in chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.