Is B05.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. B05.2 (Measles complicated by pneumonia) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

B05.2 ✓ Billable

Measles complicated by pneumonia

Q: What is ICD-10 code B05.2?

ICD-10-CM code B05.2 stands for "Measles complicated by pneumonia". It is a billable code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Code

B05.2

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B05.2?

ICD-10-CM code B05.2 represents Measles complicated by pneumonia. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is B05.2 billable?

Yes. B05.2 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is B05.2 in?

B05.2 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the B05 category

B05 Measles Non-billable B05.0 Measles complicated by encephalitis Billable B05.1 Measles complicated by meningitis Billable B05.3 Measles complicated by otitis media Billable B05.4 Measles with intestinal complications Billable B05.8 Measles with other complications Non-billable B05.9 Measles without complication Billable B05.81 Measles keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis Billable

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