ICD‑10 Code A051 – Botulism food poisoning Botulism food poisoning
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A051 |
|---|---|
| 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 A05.1 specifies botulism food poisoning, a severe illness caused by toxins from *Clostridium botulinum* found in contaminated food. This code is essential for documenting and billing cases related to this serious neurologic condition.
When to Use This Code
- Botulism NOS
- Classical foodborne intoxication due to Clostridium botulinum
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A050 | Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication |
| 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 A05.1 is specifically used to diagnose 'Botulism food poisoning.' This refers to the illness resulting from ingesting toxins produced by the *Clostridium botulinum* bacterium present in contaminated food.
Symptoms typically appear 12 to 36 hours after consuming contaminated food and can include double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, abdominal pain, vomiting, and progressive muscle weakness, which can lead to life-threatening respiratory paralysis.
No, A05.1 is specific to foodborne botulism. Other forms, such as infant botulism (A48.51) and wound botulism (A48.52), are coded separately because they have different transmission routes and clinical contexts.
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