B53 ICD-10-CM Code: Other specified malaria
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
B53Other specified malaria
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where B53 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Protozoal diseases (B50-B64)
- 3
Category B53
Other specified malaria
- 4
Code B53
Other specified malaria
More specific choices
Codes under B53
B53 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for B53.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for B53.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for B53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for B53.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for B53.
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Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code B53 mean?
B53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other specified malaria.”
Is B53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. B53 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 B53 located in ICD-10-CM?
B53 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Protozoal diseases (B50-B64) (B50–B64), under category B53, Other specified malaria.
What coding notes are listed for B53?
No inclusion terms are listed for B53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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