Personal history of malaria

This code signifies a patient's documented history of a malaria infection, indicating they have recovered but the prior illness is relevant to their current health status. It is used when the malaria is no longer active but has left a lasting impact or is a significant part of their medical history.

Apply this code when a patient presents for care and their past history of malaria is pertinent to their current encounter, such as for medication reconciliation, assessing for long-term complications, or when considering travel medicine advice. It is also appropriate for patients with a history of malaria who are undergoing evaluations where this history could influence diagnostic or treatment plans.

• Do not use this code for active malaria infections; those require specific acute malaria codes.
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents a past, resolved malaria infection.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for any current sequelae or complications directly attributable to the prior malaria.