ICD‑10 Code A052 – Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A052 |
|---|---|
| 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 A05.2 identifies foodborne intoxication caused specifically by Clostridium perfringens (also known as Clostridium welchii). This billable code is crucial for diagnosing and documenting this type of bacterial food poisoning for reimbursement purposes.
When to Use This Code
- Enteritis necroticans
- Pig-bel
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A050 | Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication |
| A051 | Botulism food poisoning Botulism food poisoning |
| 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 code A05.2 specifically describes foodborne intoxication caused by the bacteria Clostridium perfringens, which is also known as Clostridium welchii. It is used to identify this particular type of bacterial food poisoning.
Symptoms of Clostridium perfringens food poisoning typically include intense abdominal cramps and diarrhea. These usually appear 6 to 24 hours after consuming contaminated food. Vomiting and fever are less common.
Yes, in addition to general foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication, this code is also applicable to specific conditions such as Enteritis necroticans and Pig-bel, which are severe forms of intestinal disease caused by this bacterium.
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A05.2
foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication
Clostridium welchii intoxication
Clostridium perfringens food poisoning
food poisoning
bacterial foodborne intoxication
enteritis necroticans
pig-bel
ICD10 code for foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication
ICD10 code for A05.2