2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B06Rubella [German measles]

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B00-B09›B06

ICD-10-CM B06
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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]
Short Description
Rubella [German measles]
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to B06: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 1. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • congenital rubella (P35.0)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
  • infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
  • infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
  • influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 1 (A00-B99) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases applies to 1,068 codes
  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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:

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About B06Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for rubella [German measles]?

B06 is the ICD-10-CM category for rubella [German measles], but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.

Can B06 be reported with P35.0?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on B06 lists "congenital rubella (P35.0)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).