A05: Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified
Codes under A05 (Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| A05.0 | Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.0 | Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.1 | Botulism food poisoning | ✓ |
| A05.1 | Botulism food poisoning | ✓ |
| A05.2 | Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.2 | Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.3 | Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.3 | Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.4 | Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.4 | Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.5 | Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.5 | Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication | ✓ |
| A05.8 | Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications | ✓ |
| A05.8 | Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications | ✓ |
| A05.9 | Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified | ✓ |
| A05.9 | Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code A05?
A05 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified. It contains 16 more specific diagnosis codes, 16 of which are billable.
Is A05 a billable code?
No — A05 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example A05.0 — Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication). 16 of the 16 codes under A05 are billable.
What codes fall under A05?
A05 includes A05.0, A05.0, A05.1, A05.1, A05.2, plus 11 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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