Find comprehensive information on parotitis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10-CM Mumps code, ICD-10-CM Sialadenitis code), diagnosis, symptoms (parotid gland swelling, pain), treatment, and complications. Learn about bacterial parotitis, viral parotitis (mumps), and other causes. This resource supports healthcare professionals in accurate diagnosis and coding for parotitis and related conditions like sialolithiasis and sialadenitis.
Also known as
Other disorders of salivary glands
Includes various forms of parotitis, like bacterial and non-specific.
Other viral infections
Can be used for viral parotitis not otherwise specified (NOS).
Sjogren's syndrome
Autoimmune disease that can cause parotid gland swelling/inflammation.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the parotitis recurrent?
Yes
Is it juvenile recurrent parotitis?
No
Is an infectious agent specified?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Parotitis (inflammation of parotid gland) |
Sialadenitis (salivary gland inflammation) |
Sialolithiasis (salivary gland stone) |
Coding parotitis without specifying laterality (right, left, bilateral) can lead to claim rejections and inaccurate data reporting. Use Mumps ICD-10 codes when applicable.
Misdiagnosing mumps as non-specific parotitis or vice versa can impact public health surveillance and reimbursement. Ensure proper ICD-10 diagnosis code selection.
Failing to document the underlying cause of parotitis (e.g., infection, blockage, autoimmune) leads to incomplete coding and affects quality metrics and CDI efforts.
Patient presents with symptoms consistent with parotitis. Chief complaint includes unilateral or bilateral parotid gland swelling, pain, and tenderness. Onset of symptoms was noted (date of onset). Associated symptoms may include fever, malaise, headache, myalgia, trismus, and dry mouth (xerostomia). Physical examination reveals palpable parotid gland enlargement, possibly with erythema and warmth. Differential diagnosis includes bacterial parotitis, viral parotitis (mumps), sialolithiasis, Sjogren's syndrome, and salivary gland tumors. Diagnostic workup may include serum amylase, lipase, complete blood count (CBC), mumps viral serology (IgM, IgG), and imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT scan of the salivary glands if indicated. Diagnosis of parotitis is established based on clinical presentation, physical examination findings, and laboratory results. Treatment plan includes supportive care with hydration, analgesics (e.g., ibuprofen, acetaminophen), sialogogues (e.g., lemon drops) to stimulate saliva production, and warm compresses. For bacterial parotitis, antibiotics may be prescribed. Patient education provided regarding hygiene measures, including oral hygiene and adequate fluid intake. Follow-up appointment scheduled in (duration) to monitor symptom resolution and potential complications such as abscess formation or facial nerve paralysis. ICD-10 code (specify code, e.g., Mumps M71.1) and CPT code (specify code for any procedures performed, e.g., fine needle aspiration 42400) will be documented for medical billing and coding purposes.