ICD-10 code T62. 91 for Toxic effect of unspecified noxious substance eaten as food, accidental (unintentional) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .
The appropriate ICD-10 code for food poisoning due to Salmonella is A02.0, which specifically codes for Salmonella enteritis. If the specific type of Salmonella infection is not known, use the unspecified code A02.9.
Here’s a breakdown:
A02.0: Salmonella enteritis
– This code is used for Salmonella infections that cause gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines), commonly known as food poisoning.
A02.9: Salmonella infection, unspecified
– This code is used when the type of Salmonella infection is not specified in the medical record.
It is important to use the most specific code available for accurate coding and billing purposes.