Rubella pneumonia

This code identifies a specific pulmonary complication arising from a rubella (German measles) infection. It signifies inflammation of the lung tissue directly attributable to the rubella virus.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates pneumonia as a direct consequence of a confirmed rubella infection. This is typically seen in cases where a patient presents with respiratory symptoms and a diagnosis of rubella, with diagnostic findings supporting lung involvement.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly links the pneumonia to the rubella infection.
• Do not use this code for pneumonia from other viral etiologies; verify rubella as the causative agent.
• Sequence this code after the primary rubella infection code (B06.9) if the pneumonia is a manifestation of the active infection.