Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B69

Cysticercosis

ICD-10-CM Code:
B69
ICD-10 Code for:
Cysticercosis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
    (A00–B99)

B69 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of cysticercosis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Cysticercosis

Non-specific codes like B69 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for cysticercosis:

  • Use B69.0 for Cysticercosis of central nervous system - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B69.1 for Cysticercosis of eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • B69.8 for Cysticercosis of other sites - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B69.81 for Myositis in cysticercosis - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B69.89 for Cysticercosis of other sites - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use B69.9 for Cysticercosis, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information

  • Cysticercosis

    infection with cysticercus, the larval form of the various tapeworms of the genus taenia (usually t. solium in man). in humans they penetrate the intestinal wall and invade subcutaneous tissue, brain, eye, muscle, heart, liver, lung, and peritoneum. brain involvement results in neurocysticercosis.
  • Neurocysticercosis

    infection of the brain, spinal cord, or perimeningeal structures with the larval forms of the genus taenia (primarily t. solium in humans). lesions formed by the organism are referred to as cysticerci. the infection may be subacute or chronic, and the severity of symptoms depends on the severity of the host immune response and the location and number of lesions. seizures represent the most common clinical manifestation although focal neurologic deficits may occur. (from joynt, clinical neurology, 1998, ch27, pp46-50)
  • Cysticercosis

    a parasitic infection caused by the larval form of taenia solium. it is a disseminated infection affecting the central nervous system, subcutaneous tissues, lungs, heart and liver. the most serious complications result from infection of the brain parenchyma. patients may develop seizures, hydrocephalus, encephalopathy and meningoencephalitis.
  • Neurocysticercosis

    a parasitic infection with tapeworms of the genus taenia affecting the brain. it is manifested with seizures and headaches.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

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Includes

Includes
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  • cysticerciasis infection due to larval form of Taenia solium

Patient Education


Parasitic Diseases

Parasites are living things that use other living things - like your body - for food and a place to live. You can get them from contaminated food or water, a bug bite, or sexual contact. Some parasitic diseases are easily treated and some are not.

Parasites range in size from tiny, one-celled organisms called protozoa to worms that can be seen with the naked eye. Some parasitic diseases occur in the United States. Contaminated water supplies can lead to Giardia infections. Cats can transmit toxoplasmosis, which is dangerous for pregnant women. Others, like malaria, are common in other parts of the world.

If you are traveling, it's important to drink only water you know is safe. Prevention is especially important. There are no vaccines for parasitic diseases. Some medicines are available to treat parasitic infections.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.