Ovale malaria

This code identifies a parasitic infection caused by Plasmodium ovale, a species of malaria parasite. It typically presents with recurrent fever, chills, sweats, and can lead to anemia and splenomegaly. While generally less severe than P. falciparum malaria, it can cause significant morbidity.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of "ovale malaria" or "malaria due to Plasmodium ovale." Confirmation is usually made through microscopic examination of blood smears identifying P. ovale parasites. This code is appropriate for both initial and subsequent encounters for this specific type of malaria.

• Do not use this code for other forms of malaria; ensure the Plasmodium species is specified as ovale.
• Consider additional codes for associated complications such as anemia (e.g., 285.9) or splenomegaly (e.g., 789.2).
• Always review documentation for the specific Plasmodium species to avoid miscoding with unspecified malaria (e.g., 084.6).