ICD‑10 Code A053 – Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
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Billable
Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A053 |
|---|---|
| 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 A05.3 identifies cases of foodborne illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus. This condition typically results from consuming contaminated seafood and leads to acute gastrointestinal symptoms due to bacterial toxins.
When to Use This Code
- Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
Related Codes
Browse category »| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A050 | Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication |
| A051 | Botulism food poisoning Botulism food poisoning |
| A052 | Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] 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
It is a type of food poisoning caused by consuming food, typically raw or undercooked seafood, contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The bacteria produce toxins that lead to gastrointestinal symptoms.
Common symptoms include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, and headache. These symptoms usually manifest within 24 hours after ingesting the contaminated food.
Yes, A05.3 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used for reimbursement purposes, indicating a diagnosis of Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication.
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Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
Vibrio parahaemolyticus food poisoning
Seafood poisoning
Bacterial food poisoning
Gastrointestinal illness from seafood
A05.3
ICD-10 A05.3
Diagnosis code A05.3
ICD10 code for foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
Vibrio parahaemolyticus symptoms
Foodborne illness ICD-10
Vibrio poisoning