B50.0
BillablePlasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications
Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Cerebral malaria NOS
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- mixed infections of Plasmodium falciparum with any other Plasmodium species
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
Related Codes(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(36)
SNOMED CT
- Cerebral malaria53622003
- Falciparum malaria62676009
- Falciparum malaria - malignant62676009
- MT - Malignant tertian malaria62676009
- MTM - Malignant tertian malaria62676009
- Malaria by Plasmodium falciparum62676009
- Malignant tertian malaria62676009
- Pernicious malaria62676009
- Plasmodium falciparum malaria62676009
- ST - Subtertian malaria62676009
- STM - Subtertian malaria62676009
- Subtertian malaria62676009
- Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications186791009
UMLS
- Cerebral MalariaC0024534
- Cerebral malariaC0024534
- Cerebral malaria (disorder)C0024534
- Cerebral malaria NOSC0024534
- Malaria, CerebralC0024534
- cerebral malariaC0024534
- Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complicationsC0348986
- Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications (disorder)C0348986
Clinical Terms
- Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications (disorder)
- Malignant tertian malaria
- Subtertian malaria
- Cerebral malaria NOS
- Pernicious malaria
- MTM - Malignant tertian malaria
- ST - Subtertian malaria
- Cerebral malaria (disorder)
- Malaria, Cerebral
- Cerebral malaria
- MT - Malignant tertian malaria
- Malaria by Plasmodium falciparum
- Falciparum malaria - malignant
- STM - Subtertian malaria
- Falciparum malaria
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications?
The ICD-10-CM code for plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications is B50.0. The full clinical description is "Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications". B50.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code B50.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code B50.0 represents “Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is B50.0 a billable code?
Yes, B50.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is B50.0 in?
B50.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with B50.0?
B50.0 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.-).
Are additional codes required with B50.0?
Yes, when using B50.0, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does B50.0 map to?
B50.0 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 53622003, 62676009, 186791009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for B50.0?
B50.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0024534, C0348986. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does B50.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications 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 B50.0?
B50.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1F40.0 (Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications).
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