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A48.51

Billable

Infant botulism

A48.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Infant botulism. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A48.5
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Botulism 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.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A48.51?
A48.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Infant botulism". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A48.51 a billable code?
Yes — A48.51 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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