Bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified
ICD-10 A05.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of bacterial foodborne intoxication, unspecified.
A condition resulting from the ingestion of food contaminated with bacteria or their toxins, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Detailed patient history and symptom description.
Patient presents with acute gastroenteritis after eating at a restaurant.
Consider potential outbreaks and public health reporting.
Follow-up visit for gastrointestinal symptoms.
Document history, examination findings, and treatment plan.
Consider referral to infectious disease specialist if symptoms persist.
Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.
Diagnosis is typically based on clinical symptoms, patient history, and sometimes laboratory testing.
