Echinococcus granulosus infection, other

This code represents an infection caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus, specifically when the infection manifests in locations other than the liver, lung, or bone. This parasitic disease, known as cystic echinococcosis or hydatid disease, typically involves the formation of hydatid cysts in various organs.

Use this code when documentation confirms Echinococcus granulosus infection affecting sites such as the brain, spleen, kidney, heart, or soft tissues. This code is appropriate when the specific organ involved is not covered by more specific codes for liver, lung, or bone involvement. Documentation should clearly state the causative organism and the affected anatomical site.

• Do not use this code for unspecified echinococcosis; ensure Echinococcus granulosus is explicitly documented.
• Always code the specific anatomical site of the hydatid cyst if a more precise ICD-9-CM code exists (e.g., for liver, lung, or bone).
• Consider sequencing this code after any codes for the specific manifestation or complication of the infection, if applicable.