A48.51 – Infant botulism

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other bacterial diseases

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code A48.51
Code
A48.51 (claims format: A4851)
Description
Infant botulism
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › A48.5

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):

A48.5 – Other specified botulism

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)

Index terms for A48.51

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in A48.5

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A48.51?

A48.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for infant botulism, in the block A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases).

Is A48.51 a billable code?

Yes. A48.51 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does A48.51 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.