B52Header code — not billable

Plasmodium malariae malaria

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B52
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B52

B52.0Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathyYesB52.8Plasmodium malariae malaria with other complicationsYesB52.9Plasmodium malariae malaria without complicationYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B52?

B52 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Plasmodium malariae malaria.

Is B52 a billable code?

No. B52 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B52 in?

B52 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B52 become effective?

B52 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B52?

B52 belongs to category B52, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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