B53: Other specified malaria
Codes under B53 (Other specified malaria). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| B53.0 | Plasmodium ovale malaria | ✓ |
| B53.0 | Plasmodium ovale malaria | ✓ |
| B53.1 | Malaria due to simian plasmodia | ✓ |
| B53.1 | Malaria due to simian plasmodia | ✓ |
| B53.8 | Other malaria, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| B53.8 | Other malaria, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code B53?
B53 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other specified malaria. It contains 6 more specific diagnosis codes, 6 of which are billable.
Is B53 a billable code?
No — B53 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example B53.0 — Plasmodium ovale malaria). 6 of the 6 codes under B53 are billable.
What codes fall under B53?
B53 includes B53.0, B53.0, B53.1, B53.1, B53.8, plus 1 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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