ICD-10 Code B68.9 – Taeniasis, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B68.9 – Taeniasis, unspecified
What it is
B68.9 identifies taeniasis when the tapeworm infection is documented but the species is not specified. Use it for intestinal infection due to Taenia when the record does not name the organism.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have mild abdominal symptoms, visible worm segments in stool, or no symptoms at all, and diagnosis is often based on stool findings or clinical history.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents taeniasis without identifying the tapeworm species. It also fits cases where the note confirms intestinal tapeworm infection but does not support a more specific code. If the species is recorded, choose the more specific option instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cysticercosis or other parasitic infections. If documentation names a specific Taenia species or another helminth, check documentation and code the confirmed condition instead.
Coding tip
Assign B68.9 only when the chart clearly says taeniasis and no species is documented.