ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Suppuration, suppurative dental periosteum: M27.3
The ICD-10-CM index points "Suppuration, suppurative dental periosteum" to M27.3, Alveolitis of jaws. M27.3 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in M27
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- M27Other diseases of jawsHeader
- M27.0Developmental disorders of jawsBillable
- M27.1Giant cell granuloma, centralBillable
- M27.2Inflammatory conditions of jawsBillable
- M27.3Alveolitis of jawsBillable
- M27.4Other and unspecified cysts of jawHeader
- M27.40Unspecified cyst of jawBillable
- M27.49Other cysts of jawBillable
- M27.5Periradicular pathology associated with previous endodontic treatmentHeader
- M27.51Perforation of root canal space due to endodontic treatmentBillable
- M27.52Endodontic overfillBillable
- M27.53Endodontic underfillBillable
- M27.59Other periradicular pathology associated with previous endodontic treatmentBillable
- M27.6Endosseous dental implant failureHeader
- M27.61Osseointegration failure of dental implantBillable
- M27.62Post-osseointegration biological failure of dental implantBillable
- M27.63Post-osseointegration mechanical failure of dental implantBillable
- M27.69Other endosseous dental implant failureBillable
- M27.8Other specified diseases of jawsBillable
- M27.9Disease of jaws, unspecifiedBillable
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Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Suppuration, suppurative dental periosteum?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Suppuration, suppurative dental periosteum" to M27.3, Alveolitis of jaws. M27.3 is a billable code.
Is M27.3 billable?
Yes. M27.3 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What chapter is M27.3 in?
Chapter 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.