Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication

This code represents an illness caused by ingesting food contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, leading to symptoms of food poisoning. It specifically denotes the toxic effects of the bacteria, rather than a systemic infection.

Assign this code for cases of acute gastroenteritis or other toxic manifestations directly attributed to the consumption of contaminated food or water containing Vibrio vulnificus. Documentation should clearly link the patient's symptoms to a foodborne source and identify Vibrio vulnificus as the causative agent, typically through laboratory confirmation or strong epidemiological evidence.

• Differentiate from systemic Vibrio vulnificus infections (e.g., cellulitis, septicemia), which are coded elsewhere.
• Ensure documentation specifies "foodborne" or "food poisoning" in conjunction with Vibrio vulnificus to support this specific code.
• Consider sequencing with codes for specific symptoms (e.g., diarrhea, vomiting) if they are not inherent to the intoxication itself.