A05.2 (Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication) is a billable ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Certain infectious and parasitic diseases chapter. Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication

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A05.2 — Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication

Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication

Chapter A00-B99: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

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Common questions about A05.2 (Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication)

What does ICD-10 code A05.2 mean?
A05.2 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication. Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication. 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 A05.2 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, A05.2 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 A05.2 belong to?
A05.2 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 ↗