B06.01 – Rubella encephalitis
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
ICD-10-CM code
B06.01
- Code
B06.01(claims format:B0601)- Description
- Rubella encephalitis
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- B00-B09 Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
- Parent codes
- B06 › B06.0
Notes for B06.01
Applicable to:
- Rubella meningoencephalitis
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
B06 – Rubella [German measles]
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- congenital rubella (P35.0)
Index terms for B06.01
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B06.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B06.01?
B06.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for rubella encephalitis, in the block B00-B09 (Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions).
Is B06.01 a billable code?
Yes. B06.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B06.01 belong to?
It belongs to category B06 – Rubella [German measles].
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.