Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM B06 is the diagnosis code for Rubella [German measles]. This code falls under the section "Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as B06. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where B06 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, B06 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
B06 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Rubella [German measles]". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
B06 is located in Section B00-B09 — "Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
B06 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: B06.0, B06.8, B06.9.
Use B06 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Rubella [German measles]" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Rubella [German measles] is B06.
No, B06 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
B06 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for B06 include: congenital rubella (P35.0).
Yes, B06 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.