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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for socket teeth dry

M27.3

Alveolitis of jaws

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Dry, dryness › socket (teeth)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding socket teeth dry

The ICD-10-CM code for socket teeth dry is M27.3 (Alveolitis of jaws).

Within M27 (other diseases of jaws), M27.3 is specifically for alveolitis of jaws. Related codes cover developmental disorders of jaws (M27.0), giant cell granuloma, central (M27.1), inflammatory conditions of jaws (M27.2), other and unspecified cysts of jaw (M27.4), periradicular pathology associated with previous endodontic treatment (M27.5), endosseous dental implant failure (M27.6), other specified diseases of jaws (M27.8) and disease of jaws, unspecified (M27.9).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 011 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC, relative weight 5.6154), DRG 012 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC, relative weight 4.381), DRG 013 (Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC, relative weight 2.7307), DRG 157 (Dental and Oral Diseases with MCC, relative weight 1.809), DRG 158 (Dental and Oral Diseases with CC, relative weight 0.9366) and DRG 159 (Dental and Oral Diseases without CC/MCC, relative weight 0.6893), in Pre-MDC and MDC 03 (Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

Common questions about socket teeth dry ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for socket teeth dry?

M27.3 — Alveolitis of jaws.

Is M27.3 billable?

Yes. M27.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can M27.3 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict M27.3 as a principal diagnosis.

Is M27.3 a CC or MCC?

No. M27.3 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.