B05Header code — not billable
Measles
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- B05
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category B05
B05.0Measles complicated by encephalitisYesB05.1Measles complicated by meningitisYesB05.2Measles complicated by pneumoniaYesB05.3Measles complicated by otitis mediaYesB05.4Measles with intestinal complicationsYesB05.8Measles with other complicationsB05.81Measles keratitis and keratoconjunctivitisYesB05.89Other measles complicationsYesB05.9Measles without complicationYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B05?
B05 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Measles.
Is B05 a billable code?
No. B05 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is B05 in?
B05 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did B05 become effective?
B05 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to B05?
B05 belongs to category B05, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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