2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B06Rubella [German measles]

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B00-B09›B06

ICD-10-CM B06
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

B06 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for rubella [German measles], so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B06.00, B06.01, B06.02, and B06.09.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B06
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Rubella [German measles]
Chapter
B00-B09
Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB00-B09Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
CategoryB06Rubella [German measles]
This CodeB06Rubella [German measles]

Specific Coding for Rubella [German measles]Overview

Non-specific codes like B06 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • B06.0 for Rubella with neurological complications

  • Use B06.00 for Rubella with neurological complication, unspecified

  • Use B06.01 for Rubella encephalitis

  • Use B06.02 for Rubella meningitis

  • Use B06.09 for Other neurological complications of rubella

  • B06.8 for Rubella with other complications

  • Use B06.81 for Rubella pneumonia

  • Use B06.82 for Rubella arthritis

  • Use B06.89 for Other rubella complications

  • Use B06.9 for Rubella without complication

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital rubella P35.0

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Rubella

    an acute infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. the virus enters the respiratory tract via airborne droplet and spreads to the lymphatic system.

  • Rubella Syndrome, Congenital

    transplacental infection of the fetus with rubella usually in the first trimester of pregnancy, as a consequence of maternal infection, resulting in various developmental abnormalities in the newborn infant. they include cardiac and ocular lesions, deafness, microcephaly, mental retardation, and generalized growth retardation. (from dorland, 27th ed)

  • Rubella Vaccine

    a live attenuated virus vaccine of duck embryo or human diploid cell tissue culture origin, used for routine immunization of children and for immunization of nonpregnant adolescent and adult females of childbearing age who are unimmunized and do not have serum antibodies to rubella. children are usually immunized with measles-mumps-rubella combination vaccine. (dorland, 28th ed)

  • Rubella virus

    the type (and only) species of rubivirus causing acute infection in humans, primarily children and young adults. humans are the only natural host. a live, attenuated vaccine is available for prophylaxis.

  • Rubivirus

    a genus of the family togaviridae containing only one recognized species, rubella virus. transmission is primarily by aerosolization.

Patient EducationClinical

Rubella

Rubella is an infection caused by a virus. It is usually mild with fever and a rash. About half of the people who get rubella do not have symptoms. If you do get them, symptoms may include:

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About B06Overview

Is B06 (Rubella [German measles]) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for rubella [German measles], and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for rubella [German measles] need a more specific code from this category, such as B06.00, B06.01, and B06.02.