B53

Non-billable

Other specified malaria

B53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified malaria. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as B53.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Malaria 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…

Read more about Malaria at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B53?
B53 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified malaria". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B53 a billable code?
No — B53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as B53.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of B53?
B53 has 3 more specific child codes, including B53.0, B53.1, B53.8.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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