2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B69Cysticercosis

ICD-10-CM Codes›A00–B99›B65-B83›B69

ICD-10-CM B69
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

B69 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for cysticercosis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as B69.0, B69.1, B69.81, and B69.89.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
B69
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Cysticercosis
Chapter
B65-B83
Helminthiases

Code Classification

ChapterA00–B99Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
SectionB65-B83Helminthiases
CategoryB69Cysticercosis
This CodeB69Cysticercosis

Specific Coding for CysticercosisOverview

Non-specific codes like B69 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use B69.0 for Cysticercosis of central nervous system

  • Use B69.1 for Cysticercosis of eye

  • B69.8 for Cysticercosis of other sites

  • Use B69.81 for Myositis in cysticercosis

  • Use B69.89 for Cysticercosis of other sites

  • Use B69.9 for Cysticercosis, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Includes

  • cysticerciasis infection due to larval form of Taenia solium

Clinical InformationClinical

  • 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.

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 B69Overview

Is B69 (Cysticercosis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for cysticercosis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for cysticercosis need a more specific code from this category, such as B69.0, B69.1, and B69.81.