A48.5 – Other specified botulism
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other bacterial diseases
ICD-10-CM code
A48.5
- Code
A48.5(claims format:A485)- Description
- Other specified botulism
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- A30-A49 Other bacterial diseases
- Parent codes
- A48
Billable codes under A48.5
A48.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- A48.51 – Infant botulismBillable
- A48.52 – Wound botulismBillable
Notes for A48.5
Applicable to:
- Non-foodborne intoxication due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum [C. botulinum]
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- food poisoning due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum (A05.1)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
A48 – Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- actinomycetoma (B47.1)
Related codes in A48
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A48.5?
A48.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified botulism, in the block A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases).
Is A48.5 a billable code?
No. A48.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does A48.5 belong to?
It belongs to category A48 – Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.