B69.0
BillableCysticercosis of central nervous system
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A parasitic infection where larval forms of Taenia solium tapeworm develop in the brain and central nervous system, potentially causing seizures and neurological complications.
Coding Tips
- •This is a serious complication of T. solium infection; document neuroimaging findings (MRI/CT) showing cystic lesions
- •Coordinate with neurology and infectious disease for appropriate management documentation
Code Hierarchy
└B69Cysticercosis└B69.0Cysticercosis of central nervous system
└B69.0Cysticercosis of central nervous system