ICD‑10 Code A055 – Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A055 |
|---|---|
| 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 A05.5 specifies foodborne intoxication caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a severe bacterial infection often acquired through contaminated seafood. This is a billable code used for diagnostic reimbursement, updated for the 2026 edition effective October 1, 2025.
When to Use This Code
- Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified
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 |
| A053 | Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication |
| A054 | Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication Foodborne Bacillus cereus 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 A05.5 specifically diagnoses foodborne intoxication caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a type of bacteria that can cause severe illness if ingested through contaminated food, often seafood.
Yes, A05.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by healthcare providers to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. It became effective for the 2026 edition on October 1, 2025.
Vibrio vulnificus intoxication is typically linked to consuming raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters, harvested from warm coastal waters. Exposure can also occur through open wounds coming into contact with contaminated seawater.
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ICD10 code for foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication
2026 ICD-10-CM A05.5