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B67.31

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Echinococcus granulosus infection, thyroid gland

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 tapeworm larvae that form cysts specifically in the thyroid gland, potentially affecting thyroid function.

Coding Tips

  • •Document any thyroid dysfunction or hormonal imbalance resulting from the infection
  • •Coordinate with endocrinology findings if thyroid function tests are abnormal

Code Hierarchy

└B67Echinococcosis└B67.3Echinococcus granulosus infection, other and multiple sites└B67.31Echinococcus granulosus infection, thyroid gland
└B67.31Echinococcus granulosus infection, thyroid gland

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