ICD‑10 Code A050 – Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A050 |
|---|---|
| Category | A05 – Oth bacterial foodborne intoxications, NEC Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified |
| Version | ICD-10-CM (US) |
| Status | Active (Valid as of April 2025) |
Plain‑English Summary
ICD-10-CM code A05.0 identifies foodborne staphylococcal intoxication, a form of food poisoning caused by toxins produced by Staphylococcus bacteria present in contaminated food. This code is billable and specific, used for tracking and reimbursement of diagnoses related to this common bacterial foodborne illness.
When to Use This Code
- Food poisoning due to staphylococcus
- Staphylococcal food poisoning
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A051 | Botulism food poisoning Botulism food poisoning |
| A052 | Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication |
| A053 | Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication |
| A054 | Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication |
| A055 | Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication |
| A058 | Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications |
| A059 | Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A05.0 represents foodborne staphylococcal intoxication, which is a type of food poisoning caused by toxins produced by Staphylococcus bacteria found in contaminated food products.
Yes, A05.0 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code. It can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes, effective since October 1, 2015.
Symptoms of foodborne staphylococcal intoxication typically appear rapidly, often within hours of consuming contaminated food, and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
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