Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications

This code signifies food poisoning caused by bacterial toxins other than those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., botulism, staphylococcal, Clostridium perfringens, Vibrio). It represents acute gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from the ingestion of food contaminated with bacterial toxins. The specific bacterial agent is identified, but it falls outside the more common or individually coded categories.

Use this code when documentation specifies a bacterial foodborne intoxication where the causative organism is known but does not have a more specific ICD-10-CM code. This applies to intoxications from bacteria like Bacillus cereus or certain Aeromonas species. Documentation should clearly state the bacterial agent and its role in causing foodborne illness.

• Do not use this code if a more specific bacterial foodborne intoxication code (e.g., A05.0 for staphylococcal) is available.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly identifies the bacterial agent causing the intoxication, not just general food poisoning.
• Sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when the foodborne intoxication is the reason for the encounter.