A48.5Header code — not billable
Other specified botulism
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
- Category
- A48
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category A48
A48Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classifiedA48.0Gas gangreneYesA48.1Legionnaires' diseaseYesA48.2Nonpneumonic Legionnaires' disease [Pontiac fever]YesA48.3Toxic shock syndromeYesA48.4Brazilian purpuric feverYesA48.51Infant botulismYesA48.52Wound botulismYesA48.8Other specified bacterial diseasesYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A48.5?
A48.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other specified botulism.
Is A48.5 a billable code?
No. A48.5 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is A48.5 in?
A48.5 falls under Chapter 1: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
When did A48.5 become effective?
A48.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to A48.5?
A48.5 belongs to category A48, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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