What is TMJ syndrome?
Also called: TMD, TMJ syndrome, Temporomandibular disorders. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to the side of your head. When it works well, it enables you to talk, chew, and yawn. For people with TMJ dysfunction, problems with the joint and muscles around it may cause.
What is temporomandibular disorder?
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS-. a variety of conditions affecting the anatomic and functional characteristics of the temporomandibular joint. factors contributing to the complexity of temporomandibular diseases are its relation to dentition and mastication and the symptomatic effects in other areas which account for referred pain to the joint and the difficulties in applying traditional diagnostic procedures to temporomandibular joint pathology where tissue is rarely obtained and x rays are often inadequate or nonspecific. common diseases are developmental abnormalities trauma subluxation luxation arthritis and neoplasia. from thoma's oral pathology 6th ed pp577 600
What is the M26.60 code?
M26.60 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code , consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
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