ICD-10-CM Code For Mumps: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group B26 includes mumps infections and their specific manifestations, such as mumps orchitis, meningitis, encephalitis, pancreatitis, and unspecified mumps. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute viral infection with organ-specific involvement, capturing disease severity, complications, and clinical complexity relevant to mumps. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM B26 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
Customize your policy alerts
Sign up for ICD-10-CM Code For Mumps: Group Overview policy alerts
Get alerted when relevant policies change without checking for updates manually.
Monitor payer policy activity
ICD-10-CM B26: Mumps Overview
The diagnoses in this group represent infections caused by the mumps virus, typically affecting the salivary glands and occasionally involving other organ systems. These conditions primarily target the parotid glands but can involve the central nervous system, testes, ovaries, pancreas, and other tissues. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because it reflects disease complications and guides claim adjudication and clinical documentation completeness.