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