A05.8

What This Code Means

This code describes food poisoning caused by bacteria other than the common types like salmonella or E. coli. It's used when a patient gets sick from eating contaminated food caused by a specific bacterial toxin that doesn't fit into the more common foodborne illness categories.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only after ruling out more specific bacterial foodborne intoxications (A05.0-A05.7); always document the specific bacterial organism if identified in the medical record
• •Ensure documentation includes the source of contamination (food type) and timeline of symptom onset to support medical necessity and help with public health reporting