B06
Non-billableRubella [German measles]
B06 is the ICD-10-CM code for Rubella [German measles]. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B06.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- A00-B99
- Subcodes
- 3
- Edition
- FY2026
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHRubella is an infection caused by a virus. It is usually mild with fever and a rash. About half of the people who get rubella do not have symptoms. If you do get them, symptoms may include: A rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body Mild fever Aching joints, especially in young women Swollen glands Rubella is most dangerous for a pregnant woman's baby. It can cause miscarriage or birth defects. Rubella…
Read more about Rubella at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
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]". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is B06 a billable code?
- No — B06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B06.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from B06?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital rubella (P35.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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