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D062A — Temporomandibular joint dislocation – closed reduction

Jaw dislocation, closed reduction

Bill for putting a dislocated jaw (temporomandibular joint) back in place without surgery.

Watch for: Not payable in addition to the mandible fracture codes F138 or F139.

Code

D062A

Description

Temporomandibular joint dislocation – closed reduction

FHO+ basket

Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Closed reduction of a dislocated jaw (temporomandibular joint). Open reduction is D063.

What it covers

D062 is closed reduction of a temporomandibular joint dislocation (N35). Open reduction is D063 (N35).

Mandible fractures are separate listings: closed reduction with maxillary-mandibular fixation is F138, and open reduction is F139 (N35).

Billing rules

• Not payable in addition to F138 or F139 (N35).
• A closed reduction is reduction of a fracture or dislocation by non-operative methods, including traction (N1).
• The major pre-operative visit (the consultation or assessment) can be billed in addition (N1).
• Repeat reductions of the same fracture or dislocation: claim the full fee for the final reduction and after-care; earlier reductions by the same surgeon are claimed at 85% (N2).
• If you transfer the patient to another physician for after-care, bill 75% of the listed fee; the physician giving after-care bills visit fees (N2).
• Non-elective fracture or dislocation care started in the evening, on a weekend or holiday, or at night takes an after-hours premium: E412 (+20%) or E413 (+40%) for an Emergency Department Physician billing H codes, or E409 (+50%) or E410 (+75%) for other physicians (GP103, GP104).
• Patients under 16: payment is increased by 10% to 30% depending on age (GP64).

Often billed with

• E412/E413 or E409/E410 when non-elective and done after hours (GP104).

Related codes: D063, F138, F139, F140, R433

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Musculoskeletal System Surgical Procedures, Skull and Mandible, page N35.

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