B50.0 – Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Protozoal diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code B50.0
Code
B50.0 (claims format: B500)
Description
Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Block
B50-B64 Protozoal diseases
Parent codes
B50

Notes for B50.0

Applicable to:
  • Cerebral malaria NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

B50 – Plasmodium falciparum malaria

Includes:
  • mixed infections of Plasmodium falciparum with any other Plasmodium species

Block B50-B64

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • amebiasis (A06.-)
  • other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-)

Index terms for B50.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in B50

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B50.0?

B50.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications, in the block B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases).

Is B50.0 a billable code?

Yes. B50.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does B50.0 belong to?

It belongs to category B50 – Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.