Z38
Non-billableLiveborn infants according to place of birth and type of del
Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- This category is for use as the principal code on the initial record of a newborn baby. It is to be used for the initial birth record only. It is not to be used on the mother's record.
Child Codes (9)
Z38.0Single liveborn infant, born in hospital
Z38.1Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital
Z38.2Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
Z38.3Twin liveborn infant, born in hospital
Z38.4Twin liveborn infant, born outside hospital
Z38.5Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
Z38.6Other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospital
Z38.7Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital
Z38.8Other multiple liveborn infant, unsp as to place of birth
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
UMLS
- Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delC2910757
- Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of deliveryC2910757
- This category is for use as the principal code on the initial record of a newborn baby. It is to be used for the initial birth record only. It is not to be used on the mother's record.C2977639
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of del?
The ICD-10-CM code for liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of del is Z38. The full clinical description is "Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery". Z38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Z38 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z38 represents “Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Z38 a billable code?
No, Z38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under Z38.
What chapter is Z38 in?
Z38 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the subcategories under Z38?
Z38 has 9 child codes, including: Z38.0 (Single liveborn infant, born in hospital), Z38.1 (Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital), Z38.2 (Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth), Z38.3 (Twin liveborn infant, born in hospital), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z38?
Z38 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2910757, C2977639. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z38 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of del 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 Z38?
Z38 maps to the ICD-11 code: QA47.Z (Liveborn infants according to place of birth, unspecified).
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