Z38.5
BillableTwin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
Related Codes(8)
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
Z38.6Other 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(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth?
The ICD-10-CM code for twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth is Z38.5. The full clinical description is "Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth". Z38.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Z38.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Z38.5 represents “Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Z38.5 a billable code?
Yes, Z38.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Z38.5 in?
Z38.5 is in Chapter 22: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact With Health Services (codes Z00-Z99).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Z38.5?
Z38.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910767. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Z38.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth 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 Z38.5?
Z38.5 maps to the ICD-11 code: QA47.5 (Twin, unspecified as to place of birth).
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