Taeniasis, unspecified

This code represents an intestinal infection caused by adult tapeworms (genus Taenia), where the specific species of tapeworm (e.g., Taenia saginata or Taenia solium) has not been identified. Patients typically acquire taeniasis through the ingestion of raw or undercooked meat containing larval cysts. Symptoms can range from asymptomatic to mild abdominal discomfort, nausea, or passage of proglottids.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of taeniasis, but the medical record does not specify the particular Taenia species involved. This is appropriate when laboratory testing has confirmed the presence of Taenia eggs or proglottids, but further speciation has not been performed or is not available.

• Avoid using this code if the specific Taenia species is documented; instead, use the more specific codes for Taenia saginata or Taenia solium.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "taeniasis, unspecified" or "tapeworm infection, Taenia species not specified."
• Do not confuse with cysticercosis (infection with the larval stage of Taenia solium), which has distinct ICD-9-CM codes.