ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B26
Mumps
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B26
Includes Notes
- epidemic parotitis
- infectious parotitis
Inclusion Terms
- Mumps NOS
- Mumps parotitis NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B26):
B26.0 - Mumps orchitis
B26.1 - Mumps meningitis
B26.2 - Mumps encephalitis
B26.3 - Mumps pancreatitis
B26.8 - Mumps with other complications
B26.81 - Mumps hepatitis
B26.82 - Mumps myocarditis
B26.83 - Mumps nephritis
B26.84 - Mumps polyneuropathy
B26.85 - Mumps arthritis
B26.89 - Other mumps complications
B26.9 - Mumps without complication
About ICD-10-CM Code B26 (Mumps)
ICD-10-CM code B26 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B26 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B26 - Mumps. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Mumps.