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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for temporomandibular joint pain

M26.62

Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding temporomandibular joint pain

The ICD-10-CM code for temporomandibular joint pain is M26.62 (Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint).

Within M26.6 (temporomandibular joint disorders), M26.62 is specifically for arthralgia of temporomandibular joint. Related codes cover temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified (M26.60), adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint (M26.61), 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: M26.621 (joint), M26.622 (joint), M26.623 (joint) and M26.629 (unspecified 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 pain ICD-10 codes

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

M26.62 — Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is M26.62 billable?

No. M26.62 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.