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A38.9

Billable

Scarlet fever, uncomplicated

Scarlet fever, uncomplicated

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

A30-A49

Parent Code

A38

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Scarlet fever, NOS

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

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(3)
A38.0

Scarlet fever with otitis media

BillableA38.1

Scarlet fever with myocarditis

BillableA38.8

Scarlet fever with other complications

Billable
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(39)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • scarlatina
  • Strep throat
  • Scarlet Fevers
  • Septic sore throat
  • Fever, Scarlet
  • Streptococcal pharyngitis
  • Infection due to Streptococcus group A
  • Streptococcal sore throat with scarlatina
  • Fevers, Scarlet
  • Scarlet fever (disorder)
  • Scarletina
  • Scarlet fever, NOS
  • Strept throat
  • Streptococcal sore throat
  • Streptococcal angina
  • Streptococcus pyogenes infection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for scarlet fever, uncomplicated?

The ICD-10-CM code for scarlet fever, uncomplicated is A38.9. The full clinical description is "Scarlet fever, uncomplicated". A38.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code A38.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code A38.9 represents “Scarlet fever, uncomplicated”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is A38.9 a billable code?

Yes, A38.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is A38.9 in?

A38.9 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (codes A00-B99).

What codes cannot be used with A38.9?

A38.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: certain localized infections - see body system-related chapters.

Are additional codes required with A38.9?

Yes, when using A38.9, also report: resistance to antimicrobial drugs (Z16.-).

What SNOMED CT codes does A38.9 map to?

A38.9 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 302809008, 30242009, 43878008, 186357007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for A38.9?

A38.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0036285, C2887080. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does A38.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like scarlet fever, uncomplicated 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 A38.9?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for A38.9 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.