A48.5 - Other specified botulism
- Applicable to Other specified botulism
- The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM A48.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
- This is the American ICD10-CM version of A48.5 - other international versions of ICD10 A48.5 may differ.
- A48.5 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- A48.5 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
- A48.5 - Other specified botulism
- A48.5 - Other specified botulism
- A48.51 - Infant botulism
- A48.52 - Wound botulism
Inclusion Term
- Non-foodborne intoxication due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum [C. botulinum]
Type 1 Excludes
- food poisoning due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum (A05.1)
The following codes above A48.5 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to A48.5:
Chapter: A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Section: A30-A49 Other bacterial diseases
Category: A48 Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
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