ICD-10 Code B69.89 – Cysticercosis of other sites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B69.89 – Cysticercosis of other sites
What it is
Cysticercosis of other sites means infection by the larval form of Taenia solium in body locations not classified elsewhere. Use this code when documentation identifies cysticercosis outside the brain, eye, or other specifically listed sites.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include localized masses, pain, swelling, or incidental imaging evidence of cystic lesions in an affected tissue.
When to use this code
Use B69.89 when the record clearly states cysticercosis involving an anatomic site not captured by a more specific ICD-10 code. It may also fit when a provider documents extraparenchymal or soft-tissue involvement without a more precise location.
Do not guess the site if the note is vague. Check documentation and code the most specific confirmed site available, or query the provider if the location is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for neurocysticercosis, ocular cysticercosis, or other specifically indexed forms of the disease. If another site is documented more precisely, select that code instead.
Coding tip
Always match the code to the documented anatomic site and avoid defaulting to B69.89 when a more specific cysticercosis code is available.