Wiki diagnosis code for infection of submandibular space

[ggparker14]

Need others opinions for diagnosis of infection of submandibular space.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Lujanwj]

527.2 should work.

submandibular space includes the salivary and parotid glands. If it's something other than that DR needs to be more specific.

 

[tlspeer]

submandibular space infection

I would code 526.89, because I would want further documentation from the provider before I would code diseases of the salivary glands 527-.