B06.01
BillableRubella encephalitis
Rubella encephalitis
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Rubella meningoencephalitis
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
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(29)
SNOMED CT
- Progressive rubella panencephalitis10082001
- Meningoencephalitis caused by Rubella virus13225007
- Rubella meningoencephalitis13225007
- Rubella infection of central nervous system111868009
- Encephalitis caused by Rubella virus192689006
- Rubella encephalitis192689006
- Meningitis caused by Rubella virus1092351000119107
- Rubella meningitis1092351000119107
- Rubella virus meningitis1092351000119107
- Meningoencephalitis caused by virus430051000124107
- Viral meningoencephalitis430051000124107
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Meningoencephalitis caused by Rubella virus (disorder)
- Rubella encephalitis (disorder)
- Viral meningoencephalitis
- Encephalitis caused by Rubella virus
- Meningoencephalitis caused by virus
- Meningoencephalitis caused by Rubella virus
- Rubella infection of central nervous system
- Rubella meningitis
- Rubella meningoencephalitis
- Progressive rubella panencephalitis
- Rubella virus meningitis
- Meningitis caused by Rubella virus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for rubella encephalitis?
The ICD-10-CM code for rubella encephalitis is B06.01. The full clinical description is "Rubella encephalitis". B06.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B06.01 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B06.01 represents “Rubella 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 B06.01 a billable code?
Yes, B06.01 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B06.01 in?
B06.01 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B06.01?
B06.01 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).
Are additional codes required with B06.01?
Yes, when using B06.01, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B06.01 map to?
B06.01 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 192689006, 1092351000119107, 13225007, 430051000124107, 10082001, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B06.01?
B06.01 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0238099, C0276307. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B06.01 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like rubella 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 B06.01?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for B06.01 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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