ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for jaw sprain
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sprain (joint) (ligament) › jaw (articular disc) (cartilage) (meniscus)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding jaw sprain
The ICD-10-CM code for jaw sprain is S03.4 (Sprain of jaw). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S03.4.
Within S03 (dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of head), S03.4 is specifically for sprain of jaw. Related codes cover dislocation of jaw (S03.0), dislocation of septal cartilage of nose (S03.1), dislocation of tooth (S03.2), sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of head (S03.8) and sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of head (S03.9).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific jaw sprain codes (official index)
- old M26.69 — Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint
Common questions about jaw sprain ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for jaw sprain?
- S03.4 — Sprain of jaw (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: M26.69.
What is the ICD-10 code for old jaw sprain?
- M26.69 — Other specified disorders of temporomandibular joint.
Is S03.4 billable?
- No. S03.4 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.