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    ICD-10-CM Code For Taeniasis: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group B68 includes diagnoses for infections caused by Taenia species, such as Taenia saginata and Taenia solium, covering intestinal taeniasis and related tissue involvement. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document symptomatic or asymptomatic tapeworm infections, including cases with gastrointestinal symptoms or complications like cysticercosis when applicable. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM B68 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM B68: Taeniasis Overview

    The ICD-10-CM B68 group represents infections caused by Taenia species, parasitic tapeworms that primarily affect the gastrointestinal tract and occasionally other tissues. These diagnoses target helminthic intestinal infestations and related systemic involvement when present. Accurate coding ensures the clinical picture is communicated for appropriate claim processing and reimbursement.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a clinician documents infection with a Taenia species based on laboratory, imaging, or clinical findings. Select the most specific code available to reflect species identification and any associated complications.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    3 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    B68.0Taenia solium taeniasis
    B68.1Taenia saginata taeniasis
    B68.9Taeniasis, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    391Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders with MCC
    392Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders without MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • An adult returns from travel to a region with endemic pork tapeworm and presents to primary care with intermittent abdominal pain and recent passage of proglottids in stool. Stool ova and parasite exam or stool microscopy confirms Taenia species infection; a diagnosis from this group is assigned to document the parasitic intestinal infection. Typical codes: B68.0.
    • A pediatric patient in a community clinic has chronic gastrointestinal complaints including weight loss, anorexia, and visible segments noted on underwear by caregivers; lab testing identifies Taenia saginata or Taenia solium. The clinician documents an ongoing intestinal tapeworm infection to guide therapy and public health reporting, so a code from this group is used. Typical codes: B68.1.
    • A hospitalized patient develops neurocysticercosis–related seizures after prior identification of Taenia solium exposure; while inpatient care focuses on neurologic complications, the underlying cestode infection is also coded to capture the parasitic etiology contributing to the comorbidity. Typical codes: B68.9.

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Echinococcosis: Group Overview

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Diphyllobothriasis And Sparganosis: Group Overview

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Cestode Infections: Group Overview

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Dracunculiasis: Group Overview

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    ICD-10-CM Code For Onchocerciasis: Group Overview

    B74-FILARIASIS-AND-FILARIAL-INFECTIONS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Filariasis: Group Overview

    B75-TRICHINELLOSIS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Trichinellosis: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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