Plasmodium malariae malaria without complication

This code identifies an infection caused by the parasite Plasmodium malariae, a specific type of malaria. It signifies that the patient is experiencing malaria due to this particular species, and there are no documented severe manifestations or complications associated with the infection.

Apply this code when laboratory confirmation (e.g., blood smear, PCR) identifies Plasmodium malariae as the causative agent of malaria. Use it for cases where the patient presents with typical malaria symptoms (fever, chills, headache) but without evidence of organ dysfunction, severe anemia, cerebral malaria, or other severe complications.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states Plasmodium malariae as the identified species.
• Do not use this code if any complications of malaria are documented; instead, select a more specific code from the B50-B54 range.
• Confirm the absence of documentation for severe malaria or specific organ involvement before assigning this uncomplicated code.