2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B68Taeniasis

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B65-B83›B68

ICD-10-CM B68
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

B68 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for taeniasis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B68.0, B68.1, and B68.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B68
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Taeniasis
Chapter
B65-B83
Helminthiases

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB65-B83Helminthiases
CategoryB68Taeniasis
This CodeB68Taeniasis

Specific Coding for TaeniasisOverview

Non-specific codes like B68 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use B68.0 for Taenia solium taeniasis

  • Use B68.1 for Taenia saginata taeniasis

  • Use B68.9 for Taeniasis, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • cysticercosis B69

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Taeniasis

    infection with tapeworms of the genus taenia.

  • Taeniasis

    a parasitic infection caused by tapeworms of the genus taenia. humans are infected by eating undercooked or raw meat of infected animals. it is usually an asymptomatic infection and patients may become aware of the infection by noticing segments of the tapeworm in their feces. if symptoms are present, they include nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, or diarrhea.

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About B68Overview

Is B68 (Taeniasis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for taeniasis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for taeniasis need a more specific code from this category, such as B68.0, B68.1, and B68.9.