B53
Non-billableOther specified malaria
Other specified 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
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
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(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified malaria?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified malaria is B53. The full clinical description is "Other specified malaria". B53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code B53 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B53 represents “Other specified 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 B53 a billable code?
No, B53 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 B53.
What chapter is B53 in?
B53 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B53?
B53 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.-).
What are the subcategories under B53?
B53 has 3 child codes, including: B53.0 (Plasmodium ovale malaria), B53.1 (Malaria due to simian plasmodia), B53.8 (Other malaria, not elsewhere classified).
Are additional codes required with B53?
Yes, when using B53, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for B53?
B53 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830251. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B53 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified 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 B53?
B53 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F44 (Other parasitologically confirmed malaria).
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