Cysticercosis (B69) ICD-10-CM
The B69 code range covers cysticercosis with 7 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
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- cysticerciasis infection due to larval form of Taenia solium
Codes in the B69 Range 7 codes · 5 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the B69 range.
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)
About the B69 Code Range
Cysticercosis is an infection caused by the larval form of a Taenia tapeworm.
The codes separate infection of the central nervous system (B69.0), eye (B69.1), and other sites (B69.8). Within other sites, B69.81 identifies myositis, or muscle inflammation, while B69.89 identifies other sites. B69.9 is for cysticercosis with no site specified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B69 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B69 range classify?
The range classifies cysticercosis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
