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A48.52

Billable

Wound botulism

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Wound botulism is a serious infection caused by bacteria that enter through a cut or wound and produce a toxin that paralyzes muscles. This condition requires immediate medical attention as it can affect breathing and other vital functions.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure the wound location and type are documented in the medical record, as this information may be needed for complete coding of the injury itself
  • •Verify that botulism antitoxin administration or other specific treatments are documented separately, as these may have their own procedure codes

Use Additional Code

  • code for associated wound

Code Hierarchy

└A48Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified└A48.5Other specified botulism└A48.52Wound botulism
└A48.52Wound botulism

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