A38
Non-billableScarlet fever
Scarlet fever
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
A30-A49
Child Codes
4
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- diseases generally recognized as communicable or transmissible
- scarlatina
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- carrier or suspected carrier of infectious disease (Z22.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O98.-)
- infectious and parasitic diseases specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- influenza and other acute respiratory infections (J00-J22)
- streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code A38?
ICD-10-CM code A38 represents "Scarlet fever". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is A38 a billable code?
No, A38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under A38.
What chapter is A38 in?
A38 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).
What codes cannot be used with A38?
A38 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.
What are the subcategories under A38?
A38 has 4 child codes, including: A38.0 (Scarlet fever with otitis media), A38.1 (Scarlet fever with myocarditis), A38.8 (Scarlet fever with other complications), A38.9 (Scarlet fever, uncomplicated).
Are additional codes required with A38?
Yes, when using A38 you should also code: code to identify resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for A38?
A38 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0036285. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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