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B26.81

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Mumps hepatitis

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) caused by the mumps virus as a complication of mumps infection.

Coding Tips

  • •Document liver function test abnormalities and any jaundice to support the diagnosis
  • •Mumps hepatitis is typically mild and self-resolving; ensure it is clearly attributed to mumps in the documentation

Code Hierarchy

└B26Mumps└B26.8Mumps with other complications└B26.81Mumps hepatitis
└B26.81Mumps hepatitis

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