B53.1Billable
Malaria due to simian plasmodia
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- B53
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category B53
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B53.1?
B53.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Malaria due to simian plasmodia.
Is B53.1 a billable code?
Yes. B53.1 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is B53.1 in?
B53.1 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did B53.1 become effective?
B53.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to B53.1?
B53.1 belongs to category B53, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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