In simple words: This code indicates that someone has measles with additional health problems beyond the usual measles symptoms. Measles is a very contagious illness that causes a fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash.This code is used when there are other complications along with the measles.

This code represents a diagnosis of measles with complications not otherwise specified in the measles category (B05.-).Measles (rubeola) is a highly contagious viral infection characterized by fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a distinctive rash. This code is used when the patient experiences additional complications beyond the typical symptoms.

Example 1: A child presents with the classic measles symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, rash) and develops pneumonia requiring hospitalization., A pregnant woman contracts measles and develops severe diarrhea and dehydration, necessitating intravenous fluid replacement., An adult patient with measles develops encephalitis, presenting with neurological symptoms such as seizures or altered mental status.

Documentation should include evidence of measles infection (positive laboratory tests, clinical presentation), as well as details of the specific complication(s) encountered (e.g., pneumonia confirmed by chest x-ray, encephalitis documented by neurological examination and potentially imaging studies).

** This code is not for use if the measles infection is complicating pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium (O98.-) or specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39). An additional code should be used to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-) if applicable.