M26
Header — not billable
Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]
Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion]
M26 is a header (parent) code in the ICD-10-CM hierarchy. It is not billable for claim submission. Use one of the billable child codes listed below.
Billable codes in this category
Each of the codes below is billable. Choose the one that most accurately describes the patient's diagnosis.
M26.4
Malocclusion, unspecified
M26.9 M26.4 identifies malocclusion of the teeth or jaws when the clinical documentation does not support a more specific classification within the M26 code family.
Dentofacial anomaly, unspecified
M26.9 identifies a dentofacial anomaly affecting the jaw, teeth, or facial skeletal structures when the documentation does not specify the exact type or subtype of anomaly.