ICD-10 M27.2
Billable / SpecificInflammatory conditions of jaws
About ICD-10-CM M27.2
ICD-10-CM code M27.2 represents Inflammatory conditions of jaws. This is a billable/specific code in the Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue chapter (block M27). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM M27.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under M27.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Osteitis of jaw(s)
- Osteomyelitis (neonatal) jaw(s)
- Osteoradionecrosis jaw(s)
- Periostitis jaw(s)
- Sequestrum of jaw bone
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of M27.2, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- osteonecrosis of jaw due to drug (M87.180)
Use Additional Code
When coding M27.2, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code (W88-W90, X39.0) to identify radiation, if radiation-induced
Medicare LCD Coverage for M27.2
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list M27.2 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing M27.2.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with M27.2
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert M27.2 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| M27.2 | 5264 | 10000 |
| M27.2 | 52689 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To M27.2
Other codes in section M26-M27 (Dentofacial anomalies [including malocclusion] and other disorders of jaw).
ICD-10 M27.2, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code M27.2 billable? +
Yes, M27.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to M27.2? +
ICD-10 M27.2 includes: Osteitis of jaw(s); Osteomyelitis (neonatal) jaw(s); Osteoradionecrosis jaw(s), and 2 more clinical synonyms.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for M27.2? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): osteonecrosis of jaw due to drug (M87.180)
What ICD-9 codes does M27.2 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, M27.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 5264, 52689. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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