ICD-10-CM Code M27.2
Inflammatory conditions of jaws

Coding Notes for M27.2 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms:

Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

Osteitis of jaw(s)

Osteomyelitis (neonatal) jaw(s)

Osteoradionecrosis jaw(s)

Periostitis jaw(s)

Sequestrum of jaw bone

Additional Code Note:

Use Additional Code

Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes.

Code See Section W88-W90, X39.0) to identify radiation, if radiation-induced

Code Type-2 Excludes:

Type-2 Excludes

Type-2 Excludes means the excluded conditions are different, although they may appear similar. A patient may have both conditions, but one does not include the other. Excludes 2 means "not coded here."

Osteonecrosis of jaw due to drug - instead, use code M87.180

MS-DRG Mapping

• DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with MCC.

• DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses with CC.

• DRG Group #011-013 - Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses without CC or MCC.

• DRG Group #157-159 - Dental and oral diseases with MCC.

• DRG Group #157-159 - Dental and oral diseases with CC.

• DRG Group #157-159 - Dental and oral diseases without CC or MCC.

Related Concepts SNOMET-CT

• Chronic osteomyelitis of jaw (disorder)
• Chronic abscess of mandible (disorder)

Coding Advice SNOMET-CT

• Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M27.2 - Inflammatory conditions of jaws'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M27.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.