Mumps pancreatitis

This code identifies inflammation of the pancreas specifically caused by a mumps virus infection. Mumps pancreatitis is a known complication of mumps, characterized by abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and elevated pancreatic enzymes.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of pancreatitis directly attributed to a mumps infection. This typically occurs during or shortly after the acute phase of mumps. Supporting documentation should include a confirmed mumps diagnosis and clinical signs/symptoms consistent with pancreatitis.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the pancreatitis to mumps; otherwise, use a code for unspecified pancreatitis.
• Sequence the mumps infection code (e.g., 072.9 for mumps without complication) before this code if both are present and the mumps is still active.
• Do not use this code for pancreatitis from other viral etiologies or non-infectious causes.