B51.9
BillablePlasmodium vivax malaria without complication
B51.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Plasmodium vivax malaria without complication. 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
- •Plasmodium vivax malaria NOS
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