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Compare/M24 vs M26.6

M24 vs M26.6

M24 (Other specific joint derangements) compared with M26.6 (Temporomandibular joint disorders), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. M24 carries an Excludes2 note covering M26.6: “temporomandibular joint disorders (M26.6-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

M24Other specific joint derangementsM26.6Temporomandibular joint disorders
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: M24.00, M24.011, M24.012, M24.019, M24.021

Non-billable header

Report instead: M26.601, M26.602, M26.603, M26.609, M26.611

ClassificationM00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)
DefinitionOther specific joint derangements is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M24).Temporomandibular joint disorders is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M26.6).
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Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources