B05: Measles
Codes under B05 (Measles). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| B05.0 | Measles complicated by encephalitis | ✓ |
| B05.0 | Measles complicated by encephalitis | ✓ |
| B05.1 | Measles complicated by meningitis | ✓ |
| B05.1 | Measles complicated by meningitis | ✓ |
| B05.2 | Measles complicated by pneumonia | ✓ |
| B05.2 | Measles complicated by pneumonia | ✓ |
| B05.3 | Measles complicated by otitis media | ✓ |
| B05.3 | Measles complicated by otitis media | ✓ |
| B05.4 | Measles with intestinal complications | ✓ |
| B05.4 | Measles with intestinal complications | ✓ |
| B05.8 | Measles with other complications | — |
| B05.8 | Measles with other complications | — |
| B05.9 | Measles without complication | ✓ |
| B05.9 | Measles without complication | ✓ |
| B05.81 | Measles keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis | ✓ |
| B05.81 | Measles keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis | ✓ |
| B05.89 | Other measles complications | ✓ |
| B05.89 | Other measles complications | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code B05?
B05 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Measles. It contains 18 more specific diagnosis codes, 16 of which are billable.
Is B05 a billable code?
No — B05 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example B05.0 — Measles complicated by encephalitis). 16 of the 18 codes under B05 are billable.
What codes fall under B05?
B05 includes B05.0, B05.0, B05.1, B05.1, B05.2, plus 13 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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