B26.8Header code — not billable
Mumps with other complications
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- B26
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category B26
B26MumpsB26.0Mumps orchitisYesB26.1Mumps meningitisYesB26.2Mumps encephalitisYesB26.3Mumps pancreatitisYesB26.81Mumps hepatitisYesB26.82Mumps myocarditisYesB26.83Mumps nephritisYesB26.84Mumps polyneuropathyYesB26.85Mumps arthritisYesB26.89Other mumps complicationsYesB26.9Mumps without complicationYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B26.8?
B26.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Mumps with other complications.
Is B26.8 a billable code?
No. B26.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is B26.8 in?
B26.8 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did B26.8 become effective?
B26.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to B26.8?
B26.8 belongs to category B26, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.