M26.4

Approximate Synonyms

• Malocclusion of teeth

• Skeletal malocclusion

Clinical Information

• An inherited or acquired dental abnormality characterized by improper alignment of the teeth.

• Malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth which interferes with efficiency during mastication.

• Such malposition and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth as to interfere with the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. jablonski, illustrated dictionary of dentistry, 1982)

Details

• M26.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M26.4 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M26.4 – other international versions of ICD-10 M26.4 may differ.