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
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(33)
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
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Mumps virus encephalitis
- Viral meningoencephalitis
- Paramyxovirus meningitis
- Meningitis caused by mumps virus
- Meningitis due to mumps virus
- Meningoencephalitis caused by mumps
- Mumps meningoencephalitis
- Meningoencephalitis caused by virus
- Encephalitis mumps
- Paramyxoviridae encephalitis
- Mumps encephalitis (disorder)
- Encephalitis caused by Paramyxoviridae
- Meningoencephalitis caused by mumps virus
- Meningitis caused by Paramyxovirus
- Mumps meningitis
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, also report: 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.
How does B26.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like mumps encephalitis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B26.2?
B26.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1D80.3 (Encephalitis due to mumps virus).
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