Is A05.9 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. A05.9 (Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

A05.9 ✓ Billable

Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified

Q: What is ICD-10 code A05.9?

ICD-10-CM code A05.9 stands for "Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified". It is a billable code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Code

A05.9

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A05.9?

ICD-10-CM code A05.9 represents Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is A05.9 billable?

Yes. A05.9 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is A05.9 in?

A05.9 belongs to the Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases chapter (A00–B99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the A05 category

A05 Other bacterial foodborne intoxications, not elsewhere classified Non-billable A05.0 Foodborne staphylococcal intoxication Billable A05.1 Botulism food poisoning Billable A05.2 Foodborne Clostridium perfringens [Clostridium welchii] intoxication Billable A05.3 Foodborne Vibrio parahaemolyticus intoxication Billable A05.4 Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication Billable A05.5 Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus intoxication Billable A05.8 Other specified bacterial foodborne intoxications Billable

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