ICD-10 Code B68.0 – Taenia solium taeniasis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B68.0 – Taenia solium taeniasis
What it is
B68.0 identifies intestinal infection with the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. Use it when documentation specifies taeniasis caused by this organism.
Clinical signs
Patients may have mild or no symptoms, or report abdominal discomfort, nausea, or passage of tapeworm segments. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use B68.0 when the provider documents Taenia solium taeniasis, pork tapeworm infection, or confirmed intestinal tapeworm infection due to T. solium. Code the documented diagnosis, not a suspected exposure alone. If the record only says “tapeworm” without species, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for Taenia saginata infection or for cysticercosis, which is a different condition. If the organism is not specified, do not assume B68.0.
Coding tip
Verify the organism name in the chart; B68.0 is species-specific and should match documented Taenia solium infection.