A05
Non-billableOth bacterial foodborne intoxications, NEC
Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
- •Clostridium difficile foodborne intoxication and infectionA04.7
- •Escherichia coli infectionA04.0-A04.4
- •listeriosisA32
- •salmonella foodborne intoxication and infectionA02
- •toxic effect of noxious foodstuffsT61-T62
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (8)
A05.0Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication
A05.1Botulism food poisoning
A05.2Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication
A05.3Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication
A05.4Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication
A05.5Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication
A05.8Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications
A05.9Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth bacterial foodborne intoxications, nec?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth bacterial foodborne intoxications, nec is A05. The full clinical description is "Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified". A05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code A05 mean?
ICD-10-CM code A05 represents “Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A05 a billable code?
No, A05 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under A05.
What chapter is A05 in?
A05 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A05?
A05 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters; Clostridium difficile foodborne intoxication and infection (A04.7-); Escherichia coli infection (A04.0-A04.4); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under A05?
A05 has 8 child codes, including: A05.0 (Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication), A05.1 (Botulism food poisoning), A05.2 (Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication), A05.3 (Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with A05?
Yes, when using A05, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A05?
A05 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2880103. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does A05 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth bacterial foodborne intoxications, nec affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of A05?
A05 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1A1Z (Bacterial foodborne intoxications, unspecified).
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