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A48.5

Non-Billable
ChapterA00–B99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other specified botulism

Use a more specific code (2 billable)
A48.51Infant botulismA48.52Wound botulism
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Non-foodborne intoxication due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum [C. botulinum]
Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • food poisoning due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum (A05.1)
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
A30-A49Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)
A48Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
A48.5Other specified botulismNot billable
A48.51Infant botulismBillable
A48.52Wound botulismBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to A48.5:

categoryA48
Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
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chapterCH1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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