B05
Non-billableMeasles
B05 is the ICD-10-CM code for Measles. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B05.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- A00-B99
- Subcodes
- 7
- Edition
- FY2026
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMeasles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily from person to person. It causes a blotchy red rash. The rash often starts on the head and moves down the body. Other symptoms include: Fever Cough Runny nose Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Feeling achy and run down Tiny white spots inside the mouth Sometimes measles can lead to serious problems. There is no treatment for measles, but the…
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Includes
- •morbilli
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (A81.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code B05?
- B05 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Measles". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is B05 a billable code?
- No — B05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B05.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from B05?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (A81.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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