B52.9Billable

Plasmodium malariae malaria without complication

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

Related codes in category B52

B52Plasmodium malariae malariaB52.0Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathyYesB52.8Plasmodium malariae malaria with other complicationsYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B52.9?

B52.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Plasmodium malariae malaria without complication.

Is B52.9 a billable code?

Yes. B52.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B52.9 in?

B52.9 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B52.9 become effective?

B52.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B52.9?

B52.9 belongs to category B52, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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