B69.1
BillableCysticercosis of eye
Cysticercosis of eye
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
Related Codes(3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Cysticercosis of eye (disorder)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cysticercosis of eye?
The ICD-10-CM code for cysticercosis of eye is B69.1. The full clinical description is "Cysticercosis of eye". B69.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B69.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B69.1 represents “Cysticercosis of eye”. 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 B69.1 a billable code?
Yes, B69.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B69.1 in?
B69.1 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B69.1?
B69.1 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
Are additional codes required with B69.1?
Yes, when using B69.1, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B69.1 map to?
B69.1 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 187149005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B69.1?
B69.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348995. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B69.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cysticercosis of eye 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 B69.1?
B69.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F70.1 (Cysticercosis of eye).
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