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B06

Non-billable

Rubella [German measles]

Rubella [German measles]

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

B00-B09

Child Codes

3

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 rubella (P35.0)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
  • 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

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)

Child Codes (3)

B06.0

Rubella with neurological complications

B06.8

Rubella with other complications

B06.9

Rubella without complication

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code B06?

ICD-10-CM code B06 represents "Rubella [German measles]". It 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 you should also code: code to identify 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.

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