ICD-10-CM B54 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified malaria. This code falls under the section "Protozoal diseases" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where B54 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, B54 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
B54 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified malaria". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
B54 is located in Section B50-B64 — "Protozoal diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use B54 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified malaria" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified malaria is B54.
Yes, B54 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
B54 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, B54 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.