B26
Non-billableMumps
Mumps
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
B25-B34
Child Codes
6
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- epidemic parotitis
- infectious parotitis
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Clinical mumpsC0026780
- Epidemic ParotitidesC0026780
- Epidemic ParotitisC0026780
- Epidemic parotitisC0026780
- Infectious parotitisC0026780
- MumpsC0026780
- Mumps (disorder)C0026780
- Mumps NOSC0026780
- Mumps parotitisC0026780
- Mumps parotitis (disorder)C0026780
- Mumps parotitis NOSC0026780
- Parotitides, EpidemicC0026780
- Parotitis, EpidemicC0026780
- epidemic parotiditisC0026780
- epidemic parotitisC0026780
- infectious parotitisC0026780
- mumpsC0026780
- mumps parotitisC0026780
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B26?
ICD-10-CM code B26 represents "Mumps". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B26 a billable code?
No, B26 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under B26.
What chapter is B26 in?
B26 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B26?
B26 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under B26?
B26 has 6 child codes, including: B26.0 (Mumps orchitis), B26.1 (Mumps meningitis), B26.2 (Mumps encephalitis), B26.3 (Mumps pancreatitis), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with B26?
Yes, when using B26 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B26?
B26 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0026780. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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