B53Header code — not billable

Other specified malaria

Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Category
B53
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category B53

B53.0Plasmodium ovale malariaYesB53.1Malaria due to simian plasmodiaYesB53.8Other malaria, not elsewhere classifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B53?

B53 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified malaria.

Is B53 a billable code?

No. B53 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 B53 in?

B53 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B53 become effective?

B53 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B53?

B53 belongs to category B53, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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