A48.5 Other specified botulism

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Applicable to

• Non-foodborne intoxication due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum [C. botulinum]

Excludes1 (never code together)

• food poisoning due to toxins of Clostridium botulinum (A05.1)

Applies from A48 Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (never code together)

• actinomycetoma (B47.1)

Codes under A48.5

• A48.51 Infant botulism
• A48.52 Wound botulism

Nearby codes

• A48.0 Gas gangrene
• A48.1 Legionnaires' disease
• A48.2 Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever]
• A48.3 Toxic shock syndrome
• A48.4 Brazilian purpuric fever
• A48.5 Other specified botulism (this code)
• A48.51 Infant botulism
• A48.52 Wound botulism
• A48.8 Other specified bacterial diseases