ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for B53
Other specified malaria
Coding Notes & Guidelines for B53
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- Plasmodium ovale with Plasmodium falciparum (B50.-)
- Plasmodium ovale with Plasmodium malariae (B52.-)
- Plasmodium ovale with Plasmodium vivax (B51.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium falciparum (B50.-)
- Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium malariae (B52.-)
- Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium ovale (B53.0)
- Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium vivax (B51.-)
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for B53):
About ICD-10-CM Code B53 (Other specified malaria)
ICD-10-CM code B53 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 B53 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about B53 - Other specified 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 Other specified malaria.