B68.9
BillableTaeniasis, unspecified
Taeniasis, unspecified
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
- •cysticercosisB69
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(54)
SNOMED CT
- Infection by Taenia hydatigena8167009
- Infection caused by Taenia hydatigena8167009
- Infection by Taenia pisiformis13339005
- Infection caused by Taenia pisiformis13339005
- Infection by Taenia ovis36749009
- Infection caused by Taenia ovis36749009
- Infection by Taenia76172008
- Infection caused by Taenia76172008
- Taenia infection76172008
- Taeniasis76172008
- Taeniosis76172008
- Teniasis76172008
- Infection by Taenia taeniaeformis77021007
- Infection caused by Taenia taeniaeformis77021007
- Disease caused by Taeniidae105683002
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
Clinical Terms
- Taenia infection
- Infection caused by Taenia ovis
- Taeniosis
- Teniasis
- Taeniases
- Infection, Taenia
- Infection by Taenia taeniaeformis
- Infection by Taenia pisiformis
- Infection caused by Taenia pisiformis
- Infection caused by Taenia (disorder)
- Infections, Taenia
- Infection caused by Taenia taeniaeformis
- Infection by Taenia
- TAENIA INFECT
- Disease caused by Taeniidae
- INFECT TAENIA
- Infection by Taenia ovis
- Infection by Taenia hydatigena
- Infection caused by Taenia
- Infection caused by Taenia hydatigena
- Taenia Infections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for taeniasis, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for taeniasis, unspecified is B68.9. The full clinical description is "Taeniasis, unspecified". B68.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B68.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B68.9 represents “Taeniasis, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B68.9 a billable code?
Yes, B68.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B68.9 in?
B68.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B68.9?
B68.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; cysticercosis (B69.-).
Are additional codes required with B68.9?
Yes, when using B68.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B68.9 map to?
B68.9 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 105683002, 76172008, 8167009, 36749009, 13339005, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B68.9?
B68.9 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.
How does B68.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like taeniasis, unspecified 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 B68.9?
B68.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F76.Z (Taeniasis, unspecified).
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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.