ICD-10 Code B67.2 – Echinococcus granulosus infection of bone (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B67.2 – Echinococcus granulosus infection of bone
What it is
B67.2 identifies hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus involving bone. Use it when the infection is documented in skeletal tissue rather than in liver, lung, or other sites.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Bone involvement may be noted on imaging or pathology, often with destructive or cystic skeletal lesions and pain or swelling in the affected area.
When to use this code
Use B67.2 when the provider documents Echinococcus granulosus infection of bone, osseous hydatid cyst, or skeletal hydatidosis. It applies when the diagnosis is confirmed or clearly stated in the record. Check documentation if the site is ambiguous or if the infection is described only as echinococcosis without bone involvement.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for echinococcosis in other organs, such as liver or lung. Do not assign it when bone involvement is only suspected or not specifically documented.
Coding tip
Verify the anatomic site in the provider note or pathology report before assigning B67.2.