A48.5
Non-billableOther specified botulism
A48.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified botulism. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A48.51 for billing.
A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHBotulism is a rare but serious illness. The cause is a toxin (poison) made by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. It occurs naturally in soil. There are several kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism comes from eating foods contaminated with the toxin. Wound botulism happens when a wound infected with the bacteria makes the toxin. It is more common in heroin users. Infant botulism happens when a baby consumes…
Read more about Botulism at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Non-foodborne intoxication due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum [C. botulinum]
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •food poisoning due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum (A05.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code A48.5?
- A48.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified botulism". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
- Is A48.5 a billable code?
- No — A48.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A48.51) for billing.
- What is excluded from A48.5?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): food poisoning due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum (A05.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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