B05.8Header code — not billable
Measles with other complications
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- B05
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category B05
B05MeaslesB05.0Measles complicated by encephalitisYesB05.1Measles complicated by meningitisYesB05.2Measles complicated by pneumoniaYesB05.3Measles complicated by otitis mediaYesB05.4Measles with intestinal complicationsYesB05.81Measles keratitis and keratoconjunctivitisYesB05.89Other measles complicationsYesB05.9Measles without complicationYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B05.8?
B05.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Measles with other complications.
Is B05.8 a billable code?
No. B05.8 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 B05.8 in?
B05.8 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did B05.8 become effective?
B05.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to B05.8?
B05.8 belongs to category B05, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.