P38
Non-billableOmphalitis of newborn
Omphalitis of newborn
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
P35-P39
Child Codes
2
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- tetanus neonatorum (A33)
- asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21)
- congenital gonococcal infection (A54.-)
- congenital pneumonia (P23.-)
- congenital syphilis (A50.-)
- human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
- infant botulism (A48.51)
- infectious diseases not specific to the perinatal period (A00-B99, J09, J10.-)
- intestinal infectious disease (A00-A09)
- laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (R75)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Infection of navel cordC0158947
- Neonatal omphalitisC0158947
- OmphalitisC0158947
- Omphalitis of newbornC0158947
- Omphalitis of newborn (disorder)C0158947
- Omphalitis of newborn NOSC0158947
- Omphalitis of the newbornC0158947
- Umbilical cord stump infectionC0158947
- Umbilical infection of newbornC0158947
- Umbilical stump infection of newbornC0158947
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code P38?
ICD-10-CM code P38 represents "Omphalitis of newborn". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is P38 a billable code?
No, P38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under P38.
What chapter is P38 in?
P38 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What codes cannot be used with P38?
P38 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82); tetanus omphalitis (A33); umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-).
What are the subcategories under P38?
P38 has 2 child codes, including: P38.1 (Omphalitis with mild hemorrhage), P38.9 (Omphalitis without hemorrhage).
What are the UMLS CUIs for P38?
P38 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0158947. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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