Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM A48.5 is the diagnosis code for Other specified botulism. This code falls under the section "Other bacterial diseases" within Chapter 1 — Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as A48.5. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where A48.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, A48.5 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
A48.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other specified botulism". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of A48.5 is A48 ("Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified"). A48.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.
A48.5 is located in Section A30-A49 — "Other bacterial diseases" within Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
A48.5 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A48.51, A48.52.
Use A48.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other specified botulism" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other specified botulism is A48.5.
No, A48.5 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
A48.5 is in Chapter 1 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for A48.5 include: food poisoning due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum (A05.1).
Yes, A48.5 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.