B26.8
Non-billableMumps with other complications
Mumps with other complications
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (6)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mumps with other complications?
The ICD-10-CM code for mumps with other complications is B26.8. The full clinical description is "Mumps with other complications". B26.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B26.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B26.8 represents “Mumps with other complications”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B26.8 a billable code?
No, B26.8 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 B26.8.
What chapter is B26.8 in?
B26.8 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B26.8?
B26.8 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 B26.8?
B26.8 has 6 child codes, including: B26.81 (Mumps hepatitis), B26.82 (Mumps myocarditis), B26.83 (Mumps nephritis), B26.84 (Mumps polyneuropathy), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with B26.8?
Yes, when using B26.8, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B26.8?
B26.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348220. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B26.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like mumps with other complications 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 B26.8?
B26.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1D80.0 (Mumps without complication).
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