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B26.0

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Mumps orchitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the testicles (orchitis) caused by the mumps virus, typically occurring as a complication of mumps infection.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates mumps-related testicular inflammation; document whether it is unilateral or bilateral for complete clinical picture
  • •Often occurs in post-pubertal males with mumps; consider coding the underlying mumps infection as well if not already captured

Code Hierarchy

└B26Mumps└B26.0Mumps orchitis
└B26.0Mumps orchitis

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