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B65.2

Billable

Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma japonicum

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A parasitic infection caused by Schistosoma japonicum that affects the intestines and liver, causing inflammation and potential organ damage.

Coding Tips

  • •Primarily found in Asia; document geographic exposure history
  • •May require codes for hepatic fibrosis or portal hypertension if complications are present

Code Hierarchy

└B65Schistosomiasis [bilharziasis]└B65.2Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma japonicum
└B65.2Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma japonicum

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