B52
Non-billablePlasmodium malariae malaria
Plasmodium malariae malaria
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- mixed infections of Plasmodium malariae with other Plasmodium species, except Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •amebiasisA06
- •other protozoal intestinal diseasesA07
- •Plasmodium falciparumB50
- •Plasmodium vivaxB51
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
UMLS
- Malaria by Plasmodium malariaeC0024536
- Malariae malariaC0024536
- Plasmodium malariae malariaC0024536
- Plasmodium malariae malaria NOSC0024536
- Quartan MalariaC0024536
- Quartan malariaC0024536
- Quartan malaria (disorder)C0024536
- mixed infections of Plasmodium malariae with other Plasmodium species, except Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivaxC4290057
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for plasmodium malariae malaria?
The ICD-10-CM code for plasmodium malariae malaria is B52. The full clinical description is "Plasmodium malariae malaria". B52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B52 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B52 represents “Plasmodium malariae malaria”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is B52 a billable code?
No, B52 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under B52.
What chapter is B52 in?
B52 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B52?
B52 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; amebiasis (A06.-); other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under B52?
B52 has 3 child codes, including: B52.0 (Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathy), B52.8 (Plasmodium malariae malaria with other complications), B52.9 (Plasmodium malariae malaria without complication).
Are additional codes required with B52?
Yes, when using B52, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B52?
B52 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0024536, C4290057. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B52 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like plasmodium malariae malaria affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of B52?
B52 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F42.Z (Plasmodium malariae malaria without complication).
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