B69
Non-billableCysticercosis
Cysticercosis
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- cysticerciasis infection due to larval form of Taenia solium
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
UMLS
- Coenuri InfectionC0010678
- Coenuri InfectionsC0010678
- CoenurosesC0010678
- CoenurosisC0010678
- Coenurus InfectionC0010678
- Coenurus InfectionsC0010678
- CystercercosisC0010678
- CysticerciasisC0010678
- CysticercosesC0010678
- CysticercosisC0010678
- Cysticercosis (disorder)C0010678
- Cysticercosis, unspecifiedC0010678
- Infection by tapeworm larvaeC0010678
- Infection caused by tapeworm larvaeC0010678
- Infection caused by tapeworm larvae (disorder)C0010678
- Infection, CoenuriC0010678
- Infection, CoenurusC0010678
- Larval taeniasisC0010678
- Larval tapeworm infectionC0010678
- Larval teniasisC0010678
- cysticercosesC0010678
- cysticercosisC0010678
- cysticerciasis infection due to larval form of Taenia soliumC4290058
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cysticercosis?
The ICD-10-CM code for cysticercosis is B69. The full clinical description is "Cysticercosis". B69 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B69 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B69 represents “Cysticercosis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B69 a billable code?
No, B69 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under B69.
What chapter is B69 in?
B69 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B69?
B69 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under B69?
B69 has 4 child codes, including: B69.0 (Cysticercosis of central nervous system), B69.1 (Cysticercosis of eye), B69.8 (Cysticercosis of other sites), B69.9 (Cysticercosis, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with B69?
Yes, when using B69, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B69?
B69 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0010678, C4290058. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B69 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cysticercosis affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B69?
B69 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F70.Z (Cysticercosis, unspecified).
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