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.
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 abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •tetanus neonatorumA33
- •asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection statusZ21
- •congenital gonococcal infectionA54
- •congenital pneumoniaP23
- •congenital syphilisA50
- •human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] diseaseB20
- •infant botulismA48.51
- •infectious diseases not specific to the perinatal period, ,A00-B99, J09, J10
- •intestinal infectious diseaseA00-A09
- •laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]R75
Child Codes (2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(10)
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 the ICD-10 code for omphalitis of newborn?
The ICD-10-CM code for omphalitis of newborn is P38. The full clinical description is "Omphalitis of newborn". P38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P38 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P38 represents “Omphalitis of newborn”. It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and 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.
How does P38 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like omphalitis of newborn affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of P38?
P38 maps to the ICD-11 code: KA65.1 (Omphalitis of newborn).
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