Get started free

A05.1

Billable

Botulism food poisoning

A05.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Botulism food poisoning. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A05
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

ShareEmailTextWhatsAppXFacebook

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Discusses the causes, risk factors, complications, treatment options, and prevention strategies of foodborne illnesses.

Read more about Food Poisoning at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • •Botulism NOS
  • •Classical foodborne intoxication due to Clostridium botulinum

Excludes1 — not coded here

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH
Foodborne Illness

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A05.1?
A05.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Botulism food poisoning". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A05.1 a billable code?
Yes — A05.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from A05.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): infant botulism (A48.51); wound botulism (A48.52).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

Look up another ICD-10 code or condition

Powered by Eleplan

Free ICD-10 lookup is just the start. Eleplan keeps the whole care plan in one place.

Diagnoses, medications, documents, appointments, and the whole care team — organized and always in sync, with Ellie, your AI care assistant, on top of it. Free to start.

Get started freeSee how Eleplan works →