B69.8Header code — not billable

Cysticercosis of other sites

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B69
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B69

B69CysticercosisB69.0Cysticercosis of central nervous systemYesB69.1Cysticercosis of eyeYesB69.81Myositis in cysticercosisYesB69.89Cysticercosis of other sitesYesB69.9Cysticercosis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B69.8?

B69.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Cysticercosis of other sites.

Is B69.8 a billable code?

No. B69.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B69.8 in?

B69.8 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B69.8 become effective?

B69.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B69.8?

B69.8 belongs to category B69, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.