icd-9 code for german measles

What is the ICD 10 code for German measles?

Measles with other specified complications is classified to code 055.79, whereas measles with unspecified complications is assigned to 055.8. Assign code 055.9 for unspecified measles or for measles without mention of complication. German Measles. German measles, also called rubella, is another virus that causes a rash on the skin.

What is the CPT code for measles with other complications?

Measles with other specified complications is classified to code 055.79, whereas measles with unspecified complications is assigned to 055.8. Assign code 055.9 for unspecified measles or for measles without mention of complication. German measles, also called rubella, is another virus that causes a rash on the skin.

What is the fourth-digit subcategory of measles?

The fourth-digit subcategory depends on whether the patient experienced a complication with the measles, such as encephalitis (055.0), pneumonia (055.1), otitis media (055.2), or keratoconjunctivitis (055.71).

What is an ICD-9-CM code?

ICD-9-CM codes are used in medical billing and coding to describe diseases, injuries, symptoms and conditions. ICD-9-CM 055.9 is one of thousands of ICD-9-CM codes used in healthcare. Although ICD-9-CM and CPT codes are largely numeric, they differ in that CPT codes describe medical procedures and services.

What is the code for german measles?

ICD-10 code: B06 Rubella [German measles] | gesund.bund.de.

What is the correct ICD 10 code for rubella?

Rubella [German measles] ICD-10-CM B06. 89 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):

What is the ICD-10-CM code for German measles?

B06 - Rubella [German measles] | ICD-10-CM.

What does it mean to be rubella equivocal?

Rubella IgG antibody can be formed following rubella infection or after rubella vaccination. A reactive result is consistent with immune status to rubella virus. Non-reactive and equivocal results flag as abnormal in Epic which indicates non-immune or equivocal immune status to rubella.

The ICD code B06 is used to code Exanthem

An exanthem or exanthema (from Greek ἐξάνθημα exánthēma, "a breaking out") is a widespread rash usually occurring in children but can occur in adults. An exanthem can be caused by toxins, drugs, or microorganisms, or can result from autoimmune disease.

Coding Notes for B06 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."

What are the symptoms of rubella?

Rubella is an illness with flu-like symptoms followed by a rash. Common symptoms include#N#low-grade fever#N#headache#N#runny nose#N#red eyes#N#muscle or joint pain#N#rubella is usually mild. You may get it and not even know it. However, adults who get rubella often feel sicker than children do. The biggest danger of rubella is if a woman gets it during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. She may lose the baby, or the virus could cause problems to her unborn baby. Those problems could include cataracts, deafness or damage to the heart or brain.a virus causes rubella. It can spread from one person to another through the air or through close contact with someone who has it. There is no treatment for rubella, but the measles-mumps-rubella (mmr) vaccine can prevent it. 1 low-grade fever 2 headache 3 runny nose 4 red eyes 5 muscle or joint pain

Can you get rubella and not know it?

You may get it and not even know it. However, adults who get rubella often feel sicker than children do. The biggest danger of rubella is if a woman gets it during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. She may lose the baby, or the virus could cause problems to her unborn baby.