A48.51 ICD-10-CM Code: Infant botulism
A48.51 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Infant botulism” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
A48.51Infant botulism
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where A48.51 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)
- 3
Category A48
Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified
- 4
Subcategory A48.5
Other specified botulism
- 5
Code A48.51
Infant botulism
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A48.51.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A48.51.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A48.51.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A48.51.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for A48.51.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A48.51 mean?
A48.51 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Infant botulism.”
Is A48.51 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, A48.51 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is A48.51 located in ICD-10-CM?
A48.51 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49) (A30–A49), under category A48, Other bacterial diseases, not elsewhere classified and subcategory A48.5, Other specified botulism.
What coding notes are listed for A48.51?
No inclusion terms are listed for A48.51 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.