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 2026, 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.
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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
ICD-10 code B68 covers taeniasis, an infection caused by tapeworms. These codes specify different types of taeniasis, helping healthcare providers identify and document the exact parasite responsible for the infection.
Taeniasis is a parasitic intestinal infection caused primarily by tapeworm species. The ICD-10 code B68.0 is used for infections with Taenia solium, which is linked to more severe complications such as cysticercosis affecting the brain and central nervous system—also called neurocysticercosis. This includes symptoms like meningitis or encephalitis caused by the parasite. The ICD-10 code B68.1 relates to Taenia saginata infection, often referred to simply as beef tapeworm infection, which typically affects the intestine. When the specific tapeworm species is not identified, B68.9 covers unspecified taeniasis, which may involve other Taenia species such as T. pisiformis or T. hydatigena. These codes ensure precise diagnosis and treatment handling by recording the specific taeniasis type in medical records accurately.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
