B53.0Billable

Plasmodium ovale malaria

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

Related codes in category B53

B53Other specified malariaB53.1Malaria due to simian plasmodiaYesB53.8Other malaria, not elsewhere classifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B53.0?

B53.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Plasmodium ovale malaria.

Is B53.0 a billable code?

Yes. B53.0 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is B53.0 in?

B53.0 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.

When did B53.0 become effective?

B53.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to B53.0?

B53.0 belongs to category B53, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.