ICD-10 Code B67.8 – Echinococcosis, unspecified, of liver (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B67.8 – Echinococcosis, unspecified, of liver
What it is
This code identifies hydatid disease of the liver caused by Echinococcus infection when the specific species or type is not documented. It indicates liver involvement, but the record does not specify a more precise echinococcosis category.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly noted findings include a hepatic cyst or mass, abdominal discomfort, or incidental imaging evidence consistent with echinococcosis.
When to use this code
Use B67.8 when the provider documents echinococcosis of the liver and does not identify a more specific subtype. It also fits when imaging or pathology supports liver hydatid disease, but the chart does not specify the organism or exact form. Check documentation if another liver parasitic condition is named.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for echinococcosis in another organ or for liver disease caused by a different parasite. If the note gives a more specific echinococcosis code, report that instead.
Coding tip
Query for the specific Echinococcus type and organ site when the record only says “hydatid cyst” or “parasitic liver cyst.”