B05.0
BillableMeasles complicated by encephalitis
Measles complicated by encephalitis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Postmeasles encephalitis
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- morbilli
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •subacute sclerosing panencephalitisA81.1
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- MIBE - Measles inclusion body encephalitis
- Encephalitis post measles
- Immunosuppressive measles encephalitis
- Measles inclusion body encephalitis
- Postmeasles encephalitis
- Post-infectious encephalitis
- Sequela of infection caused by Morbillivirus
- Post measles encephalitis (disorder)
- Post measles encephalitis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for measles complicated by encephalitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for measles complicated by encephalitis is B05.0. The full clinical description is "Measles complicated by encephalitis". B05.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B05.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B05.0 represents “Measles complicated by encephalitis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B05.0 a billable code?
Yes, B05.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B05.0 in?
B05.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B05.0?
B05.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (A81.1).
Are additional codes required with B05.0?
Yes, when using B05.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B05.0 map to?
B05.0 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 416154000, 111872008, 192727001, 723110008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B05.0?
B05.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0153048, C0494085. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B05.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like measles complicated by encephalitis 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 B05.0?
B05.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F03.1 (Measles complicated by encephalitis).
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