B26.2
BillableMumps encephalitis
Mumps encephalitis
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Mumps encephalitis31646008
- Meningoencephalitis caused by mumps40099009
- Meningoencephalitis caused by mumps virus40099009
- Mumps meningoencephalitis40099009
- Meningitis caused by mumps virus44201003
- Meningitis due to mumps virus44201003
- Mumps meningitis44201003
- Meningitis caused by Paramyxovirus721243008
- Paramyxovirus meningitis721243008
- Encephalitis caused by Paramyxoviridae1163074009
- Paramyxoviridae encephalitis1163074009
- Meningoencephalitis caused by virus430051000124107
- Viral meningoencephalitis430051000124107
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mumps encephalitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for mumps encephalitis is B26.2. The full clinical description is "Mumps encephalitis". B26.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B26.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B26.2 represents "Mumps encephalitis". It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B26.2 a billable code?
Yes, B26.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B26.2 in?
B26.2 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B26.2?
B26.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B26.2?
Yes, when using B26.2 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B26.2 map to?
B26.2 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 1163074009, 721243008, 44201003, 40099009, 430051000124107, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B26.2?
B26.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0153093. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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