B50.9
Plasmodium falciparum malaria, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
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Falciparum malaria
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Malaria, falciparum
Clinical Information
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Malaria caused by plasmodium falciparum. This is the severest form of malaria and is associated with the highest levels of parasites in the blood. This disease is characterized by irregularly recurring febrile paroxysms that in extreme cases occur with acute cerebral, renal, or gastrointestinal manifestations.
Details
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B50.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM B50.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of B50.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 B50.9 may differ.