P38

Non-billable

Omphalitis 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)

  • omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82)
  • tetanus omphalitis (A33)
  • umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-)

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

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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