Other congenital malaria

This code signifies congenital malaria that is not specified as Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, or Plasmodium malariae. It represents a parasitic infection acquired by a fetus or neonate from the mother, typically through transplacental transmission. The infant presents with symptoms of malaria shortly after birth.

Use this code when documentation confirms congenital malaria, but the specific Plasmodium species is not identified or is a less common type not covered by more specific codes. This code is appropriate when laboratory confirmation of malaria is present in a neonate, and the maternal history indicates malaria during pregnancy.

• Always attempt to identify the specific Plasmodium species for more precise coding (e.g., B50-B54).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "congenital" to differentiate from malaria acquired post-natally.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter.