B50.8 – Other severe and complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Protozoal diseases
ICD-10-CM code
B50.8
- Code
B50.8(claims format:B508)- Description
- Other severe and complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
- 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 B50.8
Applicable to:
- Severe or complicated Plasmodium falciparum 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
Index terms for B50.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Fever, blackwater
- West African fever
- Hematuria, malarial
- Fever, West, African
- Fever, hemoglobinuric
- Hematinuria, malarial
- Hemoglobinuria, malarial
- Fever, hematuric, bilious
- Fever, bilious, hemoglobinuric
- Malaria, malarial, falciparum, severe
- Malaria, malarial, with, hemoglobinuria
- Malaria, malarial, with, blackwater fever
- Malaria, malarial, falciparum, with complications NEC
- Malaria, malarial, with, blackwater fever, hemoglobinuric
Related codes in B50
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B50.8?
B50.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other severe and complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria, in the block B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases).
Is B50.8 a billable code?
Yes. B50.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B50.8 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.