Find comprehensive information on jaw swelling diagnosis, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Explore clinical documentation guidelines, medical coding resources (ICD-10, SNOMED CT), and differential diagnoses for swollen jaw, mandibular swelling, and submandibular swelling. Learn about associated conditions like lymphadenopathy, salivary gland disorders, and infections. This resource supports healthcare professionals in accurate diagnosis and documentation of jaw swelling.
Also known as
Other specified disorders of jaw
Includes swelling of jaw related to dental or temporomandibular issues.
Diseases of salivary glands
Swelling may occur due to salivary gland infections or blockages.
Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
A general category for swelling in the head region, including the jaw.
Infection following a procedure
Jaw swelling could be a complication of dental or oral procedures.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the swelling due to trauma?
Yes
Open wound present?
No
Infection present?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Jaw Swelling |
Sialadenitis |
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) |
Using unspecified codes like R22.2 (Swelling, localized) without sufficient documentation for specific jaw diagnoses leads to inaccurate severity and payment.
Failing to code the underlying cause of jaw swelling (infection, trauma, etc.) impacts quality metrics and reimbursement. Focus on diagnostic specificity.
Lack of documentation specifying right, left, or bilateral jaw involvement can lead to coding errors and affect clinical data analysis. Improve CDI queries.
Patient presents with jaw swelling, possibly indicative of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), mandibular swelling, or maxillofacial edema. Onset of swelling was noted (date of onset) and characterized as (character of swelling: e.g., unilateral, bilateral, diffuse, localized, painful, painless, firm, soft, fluctuant). Associated symptoms include (list associated symptoms e.g., pain, limited jaw movement, trismus, clicking, popping, fever, redness, warmth, dysphagia, dyspnea, lymphadenopathy). Patient denies (list pertinent negatives e.g., trauma, recent dental procedures, infection, allergies). Medical history includes (list relevant medical history e.g., arthritis, autoimmune disorders, previous TMJ issues, infections, surgeries). Medications include (list current medications). Allergies include (list medication and other allergies). Physical examination reveals (describe findings e.g., visible swelling, tenderness to palpation, limited range of motion, crepitus, palpable lymph nodes, erythema). Differential diagnosis includes TMJ dysfunction, infection (e.g., dental abscess, cellulitis), salivary gland inflammation (e.g., sialadenitis), trauma, allergic reaction, and neoplasm. Plan includes (list planned diagnostic tests e.g., panoramic x-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, blood work) and treatment (e.g., pain management with NSAIDs or other analgesics, antibiotics if infection suspected, referral to oral surgeon or other specialist if indicated, application of ice or heat, soft diet). Patient education provided on (list topics e.g., jaw exercises, oral hygiene, follow-up care). Return for follow-up on (date).