Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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Mumps is an infectious disease characterized by swelling of the salivary glands, typically in the ears and jaw. This condition falls under the category of certain infectious and parasitic diseases in the ICD-10-CM system. The code B26 is used specifically for mumps, indicating an epidemic or parotitis associated with the disease.
Sources: ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.
ICD-10-CM B26: Mumps. Chapter: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Includes: epidemic parotitis; infectious parotitis. AlifZetta note: this is the code used for Mumps. Source: ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.
ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.
Sources: ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.