B53.8 – Other malaria, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Protozoal diseases
ICD-10-CM code
B53.8
- Code
B53.8(claims format:B538)- Description
- Other malaria, not elsewhere classified
- 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
- B53
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block B50-B64
Index terms for B53.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in B53
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code B53.8?
B53.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other malaria, not elsewhere classified, in the block B50-B64 (Protozoal diseases).
Is B53.8 a billable code?
Yes. B53.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does B53.8 belong to?
It belongs to category B53 – Other specified 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.