A05.2: Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication
A05.2 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code A05.2?
A05.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication. It belongs to category A05 (Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified).
Is A05.2 a billable code?
Yes. A05.2 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does A05.2 belong to?
A05.2 is part of ICD-10-CM category A05 — Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified, which has 16 billable codes.
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