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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for temporomandibular joint disorder

M26.60

Temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Disorder (of) › temporomandibular joint”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding temporomandibular joint disorder

The ICD-10-CM code for temporomandibular joint disorder is M26.60 (Temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified).

Within M26.6, choose M26.60 (Temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint (M26.61), arthralgia of temporomandibular joint (M26.62), articular disc disorder of temporomandibular joint (M26.63), arthritis of temporomandibular joint (M26.64), arthropathy of temporomandibular joint (M26.65) and other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint (M26.69).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: M26.601 (unspecified), M26.602 (unspecified), M26.603 (unspecified) and M26.609 (side).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015, and changed in FY2017 (expanded into subcodes).

Common questions about temporomandibular joint disorder ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for temporomandibular joint disorder?

M26.60 — Temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M26.60 billable?

No. M26.60 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.