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2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 072
Mumps
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 072 can be accessed here.
An acute infectious disease caused by RUBULAVIRUS, spread by direct contact, airborne droplet nuclei, fomites contaminated by infectious saliva, and perhaps urine, and usually seen in children under the age of 15, although adults may also be affected. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
072 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 072
On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.