What is the ICD-10 code for parotitis?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified parotitis is K11.3. For acute bacterial parotitis, use K11.21, and for mumps-related parotitis, use B26.0.

How do you code acute bacterial parotitis?

Acute bacterial parotitis is coded as K11.21. Ensure to document bacterial culture results and specify the organism if known.

ICD-10 Coding for Parotitis(K11.3, B26.0, B95.6)

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Comprehensive guide on ICD-10 coding for parotitis, including acute bacterial and mumps-related parotitis. Learn about documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Parotid Gland InflammationSialadenitis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Parotitis

K00-K95Primary Range

Diseases of the digestive system

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
K11.3	Unspecified parotitis	Use when parotitis is diagnosed but the specific cause is not identified.	Clinical examination showing parotid gland swelling No specific etiology identified
K11.21	Acute sialoadenitis	Use when parotitis is acute and bacterial in nature.	Positive bacterial culture Elevated white blood cell count
B26.0	Mumps with parotitis	Use when parotitis is due to mumps virus.	Positive mumps serology Clinical signs of mumps infection

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abscess of salivary gland

K11.3Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Acute sialoadenitisK11.21

Unspecified parotitisK11.3

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Parotitis.

Failure to document laterality

Impact

Clinical: Impacts treatment decisions, Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards, Financial: Potential for claim denials

Mitigation

Always specify left, right, or bilateral in documentation

Using K11.3 for parotitis with a known cause

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in lower reimbursement rates, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Decreased accuracy in health records

Mitigation

Use specific codes like K11.21 for bacterial or B26.0 for mumps

Use of unspecified codes

Impact

High risk of audit if unspecified codes are used without justification

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation supports code choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with K11.3.

Primary Code

K11.3

Abscess of salivary gland

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ICD-10 Coding for Parotitis(K11.3, B26.0, B95.6)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for parotitis?

How do you code acute bacterial parotitis?

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