B67.4
BillableEchinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified
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 forming cysts, but the specific location in the body has not been identified or documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when the site of infection is truly unknown or not yet determined
- •Encourage clinicians to specify the site through imaging or diagnostic procedures to allow for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└B67Echinococcosis└B67.4Echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified
└B67.4Echinococcus granulosus infection, unspecified