A48.52 – Wound botulism
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other bacterial diseases
ICD-10-CM code
A48.52
- Code
A48.52(claims format:A4852)- Description
- Wound 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 for A48.52
Applicable to:
- Non-foodborne botulism NOS
Use additional code:
- code for associated wound
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)
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 A48.52
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in A48.5
- A48.51 – Infant botulismBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A48.52?
A48.52 is the ICD-10-CM code for wound botulism, in the block A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases).
Is A48.52 a billable code?
Yes. A48.52 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does A48.52 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.