B53.1
BillableMalaria due to simian plasmodia
B53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malaria due to simian plasmodia. 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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Excludes1 — not coded here
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code B53.1?
- B53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malaria due to simian plasmodia". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is B53.1 a billable code?
- Yes — B53.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from B53.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium falciparum (B50.-); Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium malariae (B52.-); Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium ovale (B53.0); Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium vivax (B51.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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