B06 – Rubella [German measles]
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
ICD-10-CM code
B06
- Code
B06(claims format:B06)- Description
- Rubella [German measles]
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under B06
B06 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- B06.0 – Rubella with neurological complicationsHeader (more codes below)
- B06.8 – Rubella with other complicationsHeader (more codes below)
- B06.9 – Rubella without complicationBillable
Notes for B06
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- congenital rubella (P35.0)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B06?
B06 is the ICD-10-CM code for rubella [German measles], in the block B00-B09 (Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions).
Is B06 a billable code?
No. B06 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.