B67.8
BillableEchinococcosis, unspecified, of liver
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 Echinococcus tapeworm affecting the liver, where the specific type of Echinococcus species is not identified.
Coding Tips
- •Verify whether the infection is caused by E. granulosus or E. multilocularis, as this affects treatment and prognosis
- •Document imaging findings (ultrasound, CT) that confirm hepatic involvement to support this diagnosis
Code Hierarchy
└B67Echinococcosis└B67.8Echinococcosis, unspecified, of liver
└B67.8Echinococcosis, unspecified, of liver