Other neurological complications of rubella

This code signifies neurological sequelae resulting from a rubella infection, excluding post-rubella encephalitis. It encompasses a range of neurological manifestations that are directly attributable to the rubella virus but do not meet the criteria for encephalitis. These complications can include conditions like rubella myelitis or optic neuritis.

Use this code when documentation clearly links a neurological condition, other than encephalitis, to a prior or current rubella infection. This typically applies when the patient presents with neurological symptoms following a confirmed rubella diagnosis, and other causes have been ruled out. Documentation should specify the neurological complication and its association with rubella.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states a neurological complication other than encephalitis.
• Do not use this code for congenital rubella syndrome with neurological manifestations; specific codes exist for those conditions.
• Always sequence the rubella infection code (B06.xx) as the primary diagnosis if the rubella is still active, or as an additional diagnosis if the neurological complication is a late effect.