ICD‑10 Code A058 – Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications
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Active (Valid as of April 2025) · ICD-10-CM (US)
Code Details
| Code | A058 |
|---|---|
| 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 A05.8 identifies other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications, a diagnosis used when a particular bacterium causes food poisoning, but it's not one of the more common types with its own specific subcode. This code is billable and became effective on October 1, 2025, for the 2026 fiscal year.
When to Use This Code
- Signs/symptoms consistent with the code description
- No more specific diagnosis or etiology documented
- Used during initial or follow‑up encounters per payer rules
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 |
| A055 | Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication |
| A059 | Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified |
FAQ
ICD-10-CM code A05.8 represents "Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications." It is used when a specific bacterium causes food poisoning, but it is not one of the more commonly categorized types (e.g., staphylococcal, botulism) which have their own dedicated A05 subcodes.
Yes, A05.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code. This means healthcare providers can use it to accurately document a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2026 edition became effective on October 1, 2025.
While A05.8 covers other *specified* bacterial foodborne intoxications, it specifically excludes Clostridium difficile foodborne intoxication and infection (A04.7-), Escherichia coli infection (A04.0-A04.4), listeriosis (A32.-), salmonella foodborne intoxication and infection (A02.-), and toxic effects of noxious foodstuffs (T61-T62), all of which are coded separately.
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ICD-10 A05.8
bacterial foodborne intoxication
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ICD10 code for bacterial foodborne intoxications
ICD10 code for other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications