A05.2Billable
Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication
Short description: Foodborne Clostridium perfringens intoxication
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- A05
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category A05
A05Oth bacterial foodborne intoxications, NECA05.0Foodborne staphylococcal intoxicationYesA05.1Botulism food poisoningYesA05.3Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxicationYesA05.4Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxicationYesA05.5Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxicationYesA05.8Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxicationsYesA05.9Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A05.2?
A05.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication.
Is A05.2 a billable code?
Yes. A05.2 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is A05.2 in?
A05.2 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did A05.2 become effective?
A05.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to A05.2?
A05.2 belongs to category A05, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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