ICD-10-CM Code For Rubella German Measles: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group B06 includes diagnoses for rubella infections, encompassing classic rubella (German measles) and congenital rubella syndrome with associated systemic and cutaneous manifestations. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical encounters for acute viral exanthem, congenital infection, and related complications, capturing disease presentation and organ system involvement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM B06 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM B06: Rubella [German Measles] Overview

The ICD-10-CM B06 group represents rubella infections, including classic rubella and congenital rubella manifestations, affecting the integumentary and systemic systems. These diagnoses target viral exanthematous disease with potential multisystem involvement, particularly in pregnancy where fetal risk is a concern. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because it links clinical findings to billing, supports appropriate claim adjudication, and documents public health and prenatal risk management.

When to Use

Use a code from this group when clinical documentation supports a diagnosis of rubella infection or congenital rubella syndrome confirmed or suspected by clinical findings or diagnostic testing. Apply the specific code that reflects the timing, maternal or neonatal status, and any documented complications or organ involvement.

ICD-10-CM Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
B06.00	Rubella with neurological complication, unspecified
B06.01	Rubella encephalitis
B06.02	Rubella meningitis
B06.09	Other neurological complications of rubella
B06.81	Rubella pneumonia
B06.82	Rubella arthritis
B06.89	Other rubella complications
B06.9	Rubella without complication

DRG Codes

11 rows

DRG Code	Description
073	Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with MCC
074	Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders without MCC
097	Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis with MCC
098	Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis with CC
099	Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis without CC/MCC
553	Bone Diseases and Arthropathies with MCC
554	Bone Diseases and Arthropathies without MCC
791	Prematurity with Major Problems
793	Full Term Neonate with Major Problems
865	Viral Illness with MCC
866	Viral Illness without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A school-aged child presents to the pediatric urgent care with 2 days of low-grade fever, sore throat, conjunctivitis, and a maculopapular rash that began on the face and spread to the trunk. The child’s immunization history is incomplete, and a viral PCR from a throat swab confirms acute rubella infection; public health is notified due to contagion risk. Typical codes: B06.00, B06.01
A pregnant woman in her first trimester is evaluated after exposure to a household contact with confirmed rubella; she reports no symptoms, but serology shows recent infection with positive rubella IgM and low IgG avidity, raising concern for maternal infection and fetal risk. Because this represents confirmed maternal rubella infection during pregnancy (with potential impact on pregnancy management), a rubella diagnosis code from the group is assigned for the maternal encounter. Typical codes: B06.02, B06.9
An adult presents to the emergency department with high fever, generalized petechial rash, and signs of meningoencephalitis after a recent travel-associated rubella outbreak; cerebrospinal fluid PCR is positive for rubella RNA, and the patient requires inpatient supportive care for neurologic complications. A code indicating rubella with other specified complications is assigned to capture the acute infectious complication. Typical codes: B06.81, B06.89

ICD-10-CM Code For Herpesviral Herpes Simplex Infections: Group Overview

B01-VARICELLA-CHICKENPOX

ICD-10-CM Code For Varicella Chickenpox: Group Overview

B02-ZOSTER-HERPES-ZOSTER

ICD-10-CM Code For Zoster Herpes Zoster: Group Overview

B03-SMALLPOX

ICD-10-CM Code For Smallpox: Group Overview

B04-MONKEYPOX

ICD-10-CM Code For Monkeypox: Group Overview

B05-MEASLES

ICD-10-CM Code For Measles: Group Overview

B07-VIRAL-WARTS

ICD-10-CM Code For Viral Warts: Group Overview

B08-OTHER-VIRAL-SKIN-AND-MUCOUS-LESIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Viral Infections Characterized By Skin And Mucous Membrane Lesions: Group Overview

B09-UNSPECIFIED-VIRAL-MUCOCUTANEOUS-LESIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Unspecified Viral Infection Characterized By Skin And Mucous Membrane Lesions: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

8 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
B06.00	Rubella with neurological complication, unspecified
B06.01	Rubella encephalitis
B06.02	Rubella meningitis
B06.09	Other neurological complications of rubella
B06.81	Rubella pneumonia
B06.82	Rubella arthritis
B06.89	Other rubella complications
B06.9	Rubella without complication

DRG Codes

11 rows

DRG Code	Description
073	Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with MCC
074	Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders without MCC
097	Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis with MCC
098	Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis with CC
099	Non-Bacterial Infection of Nervous System Except Viral Meningitis without CC/MCC
553	Bone Diseases and Arthropathies with MCC
554	Bone Diseases and Arthropathies without MCC
791	Prematurity with Major Problems
793	Full Term Neonate with Major Problems
865	Viral Illness with MCC
866	Viral Illness without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A school-aged child presents to the pediatric urgent care with 2 days of low-grade fever, sore throat, conjunctivitis, and a maculopapular rash that began on the face and spread to the trunk. The child’s immunization history is incomplete, and a viral PCR from a throat swab confirms acute rubella infection; public health is notified due to contagion risk. Typical codes: B06.00, B06.01
A pregnant woman in her first trimester is evaluated after exposure to a household contact with confirmed rubella; she reports no symptoms, but serology shows recent infection with positive rubella IgM and low IgG avidity, raising concern for maternal infection and fetal risk. Because this represents confirmed maternal rubella infection during pregnancy (with potential impact on pregnancy management), a rubella diagnosis code from the group is assigned for the maternal encounter. Typical codes: B06.02, B06.9
An adult presents to the emergency department with high fever, generalized petechial rash, and signs of meningoencephalitis after a recent travel-associated rubella outbreak; cerebrospinal fluid PCR is positive for rubella RNA, and the patient requires inpatient supportive care for neurologic complications. A code indicating rubella with other specified complications is assigned to capture the acute infectious complication. Typical codes: B06.81, B06.89

ICD-10-CM Code For Herpesviral Herpes Simplex Infections: Group Overview

B01-VARICELLA-CHICKENPOX

ICD-10-CM Code For Varicella Chickenpox: Group Overview

B02-ZOSTER-HERPES-ZOSTER

ICD-10-CM Code For Zoster Herpes Zoster: Group Overview

B03-SMALLPOX

ICD-10-CM Code For Smallpox: Group Overview

B04-MONKEYPOX

ICD-10-CM Code For Monkeypox: Group Overview

B05-MEASLES

ICD-10-CM Code For Measles: Group Overview

B07-VIRAL-WARTS

ICD-10-CM Code For Viral Warts: Group Overview

B08-OTHER-VIRAL-SKIN-AND-MUCOUS-LESIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Viral Infections Characterized By Skin And Mucous Membrane Lesions: Group Overview

B09-UNSPECIFIED-VIRAL-MUCOCUTANEOUS-LESIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Unspecified Viral Infection Characterized By Skin And Mucous Membrane Lesions: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-CM B06: Rubella [German Measles] Overview

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ICD-10-CM B06: Rubella [German Measles] Overview

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ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

ICD-10-CM Code For Rubella German Measles: Group Overview

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ICD-10-CM B06: Rubella [German Measles] Overview

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which diagnoses are included in the ICD-10-CM B06 group?

Which specific ICD-10-CM codes represent neurological complications of rubella?

How does accurate coding within the B06 group affect reimbursement and claims?

Which B06 codes cover non-neurological complications such as pneumonia or arthritis?

What DRG groups may be relevant when billing for cases in the B06 diagnosis group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which diagnoses are included in the ICD-10-CM B06 group?

Which specific ICD-10-CM codes represent neurological complications of rubella?

How does accurate coding within the B06 group affect reimbursement and claims?

Which B06 codes cover non-neurological complications such as pneumonia or arthritis?

What DRG groups may be relevant when billing for cases in the B06 diagnosis group?

References