Rubella [German measles] (B06) ICD-10-CM
The B06 code range covers rubella [german measles] with 11 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- congenital rubella P35.0
Codes in the B06 Range 11 codes · 8 billable
- B06 Rubella [German measles]Non-billable
- B06.0 Rubella with neurological complicationsNon-billable
- B06.00 Rubella with neurological complication, unspecified
- B06.01 Rubella encephalitis
- B06.02 Rubella meningitis
- B06.09 Other neurological complications of rubella
- B06.8 Rubella with other complicationsNon-billable
- B06.81 Rubella pneumonia
- B06.82 Rubella arthritis
- B06.89 Other rubella complications
- B06.9 Rubella without complication
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the B06 range.
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.
About the B06 Code Range
Rubella, also called German measles, is a viral infection in the group characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions.
The codes separate rubella with nervous system complications, with other complications, and without complications. B06.0 divides nervous system complications into named conditions, unspecified complications, and other complications. B06.8 separates lung-related, joint-related, and other complications. B06.9 identifies rubella without a complication.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B06 range?
Of the 11 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B06 range classify?
The range classifies rubella [german measles]. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
