In simple words: This refers to food poisoning caused by bacteria or their toxins where the specific type isn't identified.Symptoms commonly include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

This code refers to a bacterial foodborne intoxication not otherwise specified in the ICD-10-CM.It encompasses intoxications caused by bacterial toxins in food where the specific bacterium isn't identified or doesn't have a dedicated code.

Example 1: A patient presents with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping after eating at a picnic.Lab tests are inconclusive for specific bacterial pathogens. A05.8 is used due to the nonspecific nature of the bacterial cause., A patient experiences nausea and diarrhea after consuming leftover rice. While bacterial foodborne intoxication is suspected, the specific pathogen isn't identified. A05.8 is applied until a confirmed diagnosis becomes available., Several individuals report similar gastrointestinal symptoms following a catered event.Initial investigations suggest a bacterial source, but the specific bacterium is not yet identified in cultures. Each patient is assigned A05.8 to indicate the foodborne illness.

Documentation should include signs and symptoms, onset and duration of illness, suspected food source, and results of any laboratory tests (e.g., stool cultures).

** For cases where a specific bacterial cause is later identified, the diagnosis should be updated to the appropriate code.