B67.90

What This Code Means

Echinococcosis is a parasitic infection caused by tapeworm larvae that form cysts in the body, most commonly in the liver, lungs, or brain. This code is used when the specific type or location of the echinococcosis infection cannot be determined.

Coding Tips

• •Use this unspecified code only when documentation does not indicate the specific site (liver, lung, bone, etc.) or type (cystic vs. alveolar) of echinococcosis; query the provider if more specific information is available
• •This is typically associated with exposure to infected animals (dogs, sheep) or contaminated food/water; consider documenting the geographic origin or exposure history for epidemiological tracking