B52.0 – Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathy

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Protozoal diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code B52.0

Code: B52.0 (claims format: B520)
Description: Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathy
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: B52

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

B52 – Plasmodium malariae malaria

Includes:

mixed infections of Plasmodium malariae with other Plasmodium species, except Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Plasmodium falciparum (B50.-)
Plasmodium vivax (B51.-)

Block B50-B64

Excludes1 (not coded here):

amebiasis (A06.-)
other protozoal intestinal diseases (A07.-)

Index terms for B52.0

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

Related codes in B52

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B52.0?

B52.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathy, in the block B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases).

Is B52.0 a billable code?

Yes. B52.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does B52.0 belong to?

It belongs to category B52 – Plasmodium malariae 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.