ICD-10 Code B68 – Taeniasis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B68 – Taeniasis
What it is
B68 identifies taeniasis, an intestinal infection caused by adult tapeworms of the Taenia species. Use this code when the record documents a confirmed human tapeworm infection.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include abdominal discomfort, nausea, appetite changes, or passage of tapeworm segments in stool. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use B68 when the provider documents taeniasis, intestinal tapeworm infection, or infection due to Taenia species. It may also apply when stool findings or expelled proglottids support the diagnosis and the record clearly identifies taeniasis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for cysticercosis or other tissue infections caused by Taenia solium larvae. If the documentation only says “tapeworm” without confirming taeniasis, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm whether the infection is intestinal taeniasis or a larval tissue infection before assigning B68.