Taeniasis (B68) ICD-10-CM
The B68 code range covers taeniasis with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- cysticercosis B69
Codes in the B68 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the B68 range.
Taeniasis
Infection with tapeworms of the genus Taenia.
About the B68 Code Range
Taeniasis is an infection with Taenia tapeworms. It belongs to the broader group of worm infections.
B68 separates taeniasis by tapeworm species: B68.0 names Taenia solium, and B68.1 names Taenia saginata. B68.9 is for taeniasis with no species specified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B68 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 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 B68 range classify?
The range classifies taeniasis. 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.
