B68
Non-billableTaeniasis
Taeniasis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
B65-B83
Child Codes
3
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- cysticercosis (B69.-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- INFECT TAENIAC0039254
- Infection by TaeniaC0039254
- Infection caused by TaeniaC0039254
- Infection caused by Taenia (disorder)C0039254
- Infection, TaeniaC0039254
- Infections, TaeniaC0039254
- TAENIA INFECTC0039254
- Taenia InfectionC0039254
- Taenia InfectionsC0039254
- Taenia infectionC0039254
- TaeniasesC0039254
- TaeniasisC0039254
- Taeniasis, unspecifiedC0039254
- TaeniosisC0039254
- TeniasisC0039254
- taenia infectionC0039254
- taeniasisC0039254
- teniasisC0039254
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code B68?
ICD-10-CM code B68 represents "Taeniasis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B68 a billable code?
No, B68 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under B68.
What chapter is B68 in?
B68 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B68?
B68 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; cysticercosis (B69.-).
What are the subcategories under B68?
B68 has 3 child codes, including: B68.0 (Taenia solium taeniasis), B68.1 (Taenia saginata taeniasis), B68.9 (Taeniasis, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with B68?
Yes, when using B68 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B68?
B68 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0039254. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.