B52 ICD-10-CM Code: Plasmodium malariae malaria
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
B52Plasmodium malariae malaria
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where B52 sits
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Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Protozoal diseases (B50-B64)
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Category B52
Plasmodium malariae malaria
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Code B52
Plasmodium malariae malaria
Codes under B52
B52 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B52.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B52.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B52.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- Plasmodium falciparum (B50.-)
- Plasmodium vivax (B51.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B52.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B52 mean?
B52 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Plasmodium malariae malaria.”
Is B52 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B52 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is B52 located in ICD-10-CM?
B52 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Protozoal diseases (B50-B64) (B50–B64), under category B52, Plasmodium malariae malaria.
What coding notes are listed for B52?
No inclusion terms are listed for B52 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: Plasmodium falciparum (B50.-); Plasmodium vivax (B51.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.