B53.1

Billable

Malaria due to simian plasmodia

B53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malaria due to simian plasmodia. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
B53
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium falciparum (B50.-)
  • Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium malariae (B52.-)
  • Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium ovale (B53.0)
  • Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium vivax (B51.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code B53.1?
B53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malaria due to simian plasmodia". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is B53.1 a billable code?
Yes — B53.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from B53.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium falciparum (B50.-); Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium malariae (B52.-); Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium ovale (B53.0); Malaria due to simian plasmodia with Plasmodium vivax (B51.-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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