Other specified malaria (B53) ICD-10-CM
The B53 code range covers other specified malaria with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the B53 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the B53 Code Range
Other specified malaria sits within the protozoal diseases group of infectious and parasitic diseases.
The subdivisions distinguish B53.0 for Plasmodium ovale malaria, B53.1 for malaria due to simian plasmodia, and B53.8 for other malaria not elsewhere classified. Monkey malaria is another term for simian malaria.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the B53 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the B53 range classify?
The range classifies other specified malaria. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
