Plasmodium malariae malaria with nephropathy

This code signifies a specific type of malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium malariae, which has progressed to involve kidney disease. The nephropathy can manifest as various forms of renal dysfunction, including acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of Plasmodium malariae malaria and also identifies an associated nephropathy. This typically occurs in patients presenting with malarial symptoms alongside evidence of renal impairment, such as elevated creatinine, proteinuria, or hematuria.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the nephropathy to the Plasmodium malariae infection.
• Do not use this code for other forms of malaria with renal complications; specify the correct Plasmodium species.
• Code any specific manifestations of the nephropathy (e.g., acute kidney failure) as additional diagnoses.