B66.1
Clonorchiasis
Applicable To
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Chinese liver fluke disease
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Infection due to Clonorchis sinensis
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Oriental liver fluke disease
Clinical Information
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Infection of the biliary passages with clonorchis sinensis, also called opisthorchis sinensis. It may lead to inflammation of the biliary tract, proliferation of biliary epithelium, progressive portal fibrosis, and sometimes bile duct carcinoma. Extension to the liver may lead to fatty changes and cirrhosis. from Dorland, 27th ed)
Details
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B66.1 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 B66.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B66.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 B66.1 may differ.