B50 Plasmodium falciparum malaria

Category / Non-billable header 3 subcodes

Block: Protozoal diseases (B50-B64)

Includes

  • mixed infections of Plasmodium falciparum with any other Plasmodium species

Subcodes

Each subcode links to a detail page with full clinical annotations.

Code Description Billable
B50..0 Plasmodium falciparum malaria with cerebral complications Yes
B50..8 Other severe and complicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria Yes
B50..9 Plasmodium falciparum malaria, unspecified Yes

Last reviewed: September 2026