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BillableOther severe and complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
B50.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other severe and complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMalaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. You get it when an infected mosquito bites you. Malaria is a major cause of death worldwide, but it is almost wiped out in the United States. The disease is mostly a problem in developing countries with warm climates. If you travel to these countries, you are at risk. There are four different types of malaria caused by four related parasites. The most deadly type…
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Includes
- •Severe or complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria NOS
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- DoxycyclineTetracycline-class Drug [EPC]›
- Hydroxychloroquine›
- Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride PediatricAntimalarial [EPC]›
- Primaquine›
- ProguanilAntimalarial [EPC]›
- Quinidine›
- Quinine›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
1 rare disease filed under this code
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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