B67.8
Echinococcosis, unspecified, of liver
Approximate Synonyms
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Echinococcosis of liver
Clinical Information
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Liver disease caused by infections with parasitic tapeworms of the genus echinococcus, such as echinococcus granulosus or echinococcus multilocularis. Ingested echinococcus ova burrow into the intestinal mucosa. The larval migration to the liver via the portal vein leads to watery vesicles hydatid cyst).
Details
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B67.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM B67.8 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B67.8 – other international versions of ICD-10 B67.8 may differ.