B69.8 – Cysticercosis of other sites
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Helminthiases
ICD-10-CM code
B69.8
- Code
B69.8(claims format:B698)- Description
- Cysticercosis of other sites
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- B65-B83 Helminthiases
- Parent codes
- B69
Billable codes under B69.8
B69.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
B69 – Cysticercosis
Includes:
- cysticerciasis infection due to larval form of Taenia solium
Related codes in B69
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B69.8?
B69.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for cysticercosis of other sites, in the block B65-B83 (Helminthiases).
Is B69.8 a billable code?
No. B69.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does B69.8 belong to?
It belongs to category B69 – Cysticercosis.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.