ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B50
Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B50
mixed infections of Plasmodium falciparum with any other Plasmodium species
Cerebral malaria NOS
Severe or complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B50):
About ICD-10-CM Code B50 (Plasmodium falciparum malaria)
ICD-10-CM code B50 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM B50 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B50 - Plasmodium falciparum malaria. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Plasmodium falciparum malaria.