A48.5 Non-Billable Code
Other specified botulism
Chapter Classification
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
Section Detail
A30-A49
Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of A48.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- food poisoning due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum (A05.1)
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