ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
A05.1 — Botulism food poisoning
Chapter A00-B99: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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Common questions about A05.1 (Botulism food poisoning)
What does ICD-10 code A05.1 mean?
A05.1 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Botulism food poisoning. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is A05.1 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, A05.1 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does A05.1 belong to?
A05.1 belongs to the chapter "Certain infectious and parasitic diseases" (codes A00-B99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗