B69.8
Header — not billableCysticercosis of other sites
The ICD-10 code for cysticercosis of other sites is B69.8.
B69.8 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under B69.8
Related codes in this category
- B69.0Cysticercosis of central nervous system
- B69.1Cysticercosis of eye
- B69.9Cysticercosis, unspecified
- B69.8Cysticercosis of other sitesnon-billable header