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Compare/M26.639 vs S03.4

M26.639 vs S03.4

M26.639 (Articular disc disorder of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side) compared with S03.4 (Sprain of jaw), 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. M26.639 carries an Excludes2 note covering S03.4: “current temporomandibular joint sprain (S03.4)”

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

Side by side

M26.639Articular disc disorder of temporomandibular joint, unspecified sideS03.4Sprain of jaw
Billing statusBillableNon-billable header

Report instead: S03.40XA, S03.40XD, S03.40XS, S03.41XA, S03.41XD

ClassificationM00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99)S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
DefinitionArticular disc disorder of temporomandibular joint, unspecified side is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (M26.639).Sprain of jaw is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S03.4).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S03
Includes
avulsion of joint (capsule) or ligament of head
laceration of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head
sprain of cartilage, joint (capsule) or ligament of head
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of head

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources