B06
Non-billableRubella [German measles]
Rubella [German measles]
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •congenital rubellaP35.0
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
UMLS
- German MeaslesC0035920
- German measlesC0035920
- Measle, Three DayC0035920
- Measles, GermanC0035920
- Measles, Three DayC0035920
- RubellaC0035920
- Rubella (disorder)C0035920
- Rubella InfectionC0035920
- Rubella NOSC0035920
- Rubella [German measles]C0035920
- RubellasC0035920
- Three Day MeasleC0035920
- Three Day MeaslesC0035920
- Three day measlesC0035920
- german measleC0035920
- german measlesC0035920
- german measles rubellaC0035920
- rubellaC0035920
- third diseaseC0035920
- three-day measlesC0035920
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for rubella [german measles]?
The ICD-10-CM code for rubella [german measles] is B06. The full clinical description is "Rubella [German measles]". B06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B06 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B06 represents “Rubella [German measles]”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B06 a billable code?
No, B06 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under B06.
What chapter is B06 in?
B06 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B06?
B06 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; congenital rubella (P35.0).
What are the subcategories under B06?
B06 has 3 child codes, including: B06.0 (Rubella with neurological complications), B06.8 (Rubella with other complications), B06.9 (Rubella without complication).
Are additional codes required with B06?
Yes, when using B06, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B06?
B06 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0035920. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B06 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like rubella [german measles] affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B06?
B06 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F02.2 (Rubella without complication).
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