ICD-10-CM A05.1: Botulism food poisoning

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A05.1

Botulism food poisoning

Coding Notes & Guidelines for A05.1

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • infant botulism (A48.51)
  • wound botulism (A48.52)
Inclusion Terms
  • Botulism NOS
  • Classical foodborne intoxication due to Clostridium botulinum

Parent Code (Less Specific):

A05 - Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified

About ICD-10-CM Code A05.1 (Botulism food poisoning)

ICD-10-CM code A05.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A05.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A05.1 - Botulism food poisoning. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Botulism food poisoning.