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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for joint adhesions

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Adhesions, adhesive (postinfective) › joint”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding joint adhesions

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for joint adhesions; the code depends on the details below.

More specific joint adhesions codes (official index)

  • knee M23.8X — Other internal derangements of knee
  • temporomandibular M26.61 — Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint

Common questions about joint adhesions ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for knee joint adhesions?

M23.8X — Other internal derangements of knee (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for temporomandibular joint adhesions?

M26.61 — Adhesions and ankylosis of temporomandibular joint (header code; choose a more specific subcode).