2025 ICD-10-CM code B26.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Other viral diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Mumps meningitis. This is a complication of mumps, causing inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Medical necessity for the diagnosis and treatment of mumps meningitis is established by the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms, along with confirmatory laboratory or imaging findings. The medical record should clearly demonstrate the need for interventions such as hospitalization, pain management, and supportive care.
Clinicians diagnose mumps meningitis based on patient history, symptoms, a physical exam, and sometimes serologic tests or a brain CT scan. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms like fever and dehydration with NSAIDs.Severe cases may require hospitalization. Prevention involves the MMR vaccine.
In simple words: Mumps meningitis is a serious complication of mumps.It causes swelling in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms include severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, and seizures. General mumps symptoms like fever, fatigue, body aches, and swollen salivary glands may also be present.
Mumps meningitis is a serious complication of mumps (epidemic parotitis), a contagious viral disease caused by the mumps virus.It is characterized by inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Example 1: A patient presents with a stiff neck, severe headache, fever, and confusion following a recent mumps diagnosis.After examination and serologic testing, the physician confirms mumps meningitis., A child with mumps develops seizures and altered mental status. A lumbar puncture and brain imaging confirm mumps meningitis., An unvaccinated individual develops parotitis (swollen salivary glands) followed by symptoms of meningitis.Laboratory tests confirm mumps as the underlying cause.
Documentation should include signs and symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, fever, and any neurological changes.Confirmation with laboratory tests (e.g., serologic tests for mumps antibodies) and imaging studies (e.g., brain CT scan) should be documented.Previous mumps diagnosis or exposure should also be noted.
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Neurology, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Office, Emergency Room - Hospital