ICD-10 Code for Botulism

Also indexed as (foodborne intoxication)

The ICD-10-CM code for botulism is A05.1 — Botulism food poisoning. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for botulism with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

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Which botulism code should you use?

The Alphabetic Index lists 3 codes under Botulism. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.

By type

infantA48.51Infant botulism
non-foodborneA48.52Wound botulism
woundA48.52Wound botulism

Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources