ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Malaria: B54
The ICD-10-CM index points "Malaria" to B54, Unspecified malaria. B54 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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- B50.9algid, Plasmodium falciparum malaria, unspecifiedBillable
- B50.0cerebral, Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications, and G94 for the manifestationBillable
- B54clinically diagnosed (without parasitological confirmation), Unspecified malariaBillable
- P37.4congenital NEC, Other congenital malariaBillable
- B54congestion, congestive, Unspecified malariaBillable
- B50.9continued (fever), Plasmodium falciparum malaria, unspecifiedBillable
- B50.9estivo-autumnal, Plasmodium falciparum malaria, unspecifiedBillable
- B50.9falciparum, Plasmodium falciparum malaria, unspecifiedBillable
- B54hemorrhagic, Unspecified malariaBillable
- B52.9malariae, Plasmodium malariae malaria without complicationBillable
- B53.0ovale, Plasmodium ovale malariaBillable
- B53.8parasitologically confirmed NEC, Other malaria, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- B54recurrent, Unspecified malariaBillable
- B54remittent, Unspecified malariaBillable
- B53.8specified type NEC (parasitologically confirmed), Other malaria, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- B54spleen, Unspecified malariaBillable
- B50.9tropical, Plasmodium falciparum malaria, unspecifiedBillable
- B54typhoid, Unspecified malariaBillable
- B51.9vivax, Plasmodium vivax malaria without complicationBillable
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- B54 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Chapter 1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Malaria?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Malaria" to B54, Unspecified malaria. B54 is a billable code.
Is B54 billable?
Yes. B54 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What chapter is B54 in?
Chapter 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.