ICD-10-CM Code For Plasmodium Malariae Malaria: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group B52 includes infections caused by the protozoan Plasmodium malariae, specifically malaria due to Plasmodium malariae and its clinical presentations. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute and uncomplicated or complicated presentations of Plasmodium malariae infection, capturing disease severity, organ involvement, or clinical complexity relevant to this group. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM B52 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM B52: Plasmodium malariae malaria Overview
The diagnoses in this group represent infections caused by the protozoan Plasmodium malariae, which primarily affect the blood and cause malaria. These conditions target the hematologic and systemic effects of parasitic infection and can result in cyclical fever, anemia, and other systemic manifestations. Accurate coding is important for tracking disease burden, guiding public health reporting, and supporting appropriate reimbursement through clear documentation.