Specific code 2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 072.9
Mumps without mention of complication
  • Short description: Mumps uncomplicated.
  • ICD-9-CM 072.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 072.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 072.9.
  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 072.9: 2013 2014 2015.
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 072.9 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM B26.9 Mumps without complication
Approximate Synonyms
  • Mumps
Applies To
  • Epidemic parotitis
  • Infectious parotitis
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 072.9:
  • Mumps 072.9
    • meningitis (aseptic) 072.1
    • meningoencephalitis 072.2
    • vaccination, prophylactic (against) V04.6
  • Parotiditis (see also Parotitis) 527.2
    • epidemic 072.9
    • infectious 072.9
  • Parotitis 527.2
    • epidemic (see also Mumps) 072.9
    • infectious (see also Mumps) 072.9
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