A38

Non-billable

Scarlet fever

A38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Scarlet fever. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as A38.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
A00-B99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

Includes

  • scarlatina

Excludes2 — not included here

  • streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A38?
A38 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Scarlet fever". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A38 a billable code?
No — A38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as A38.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of A38?
A38 has 4 more specific child codes, including A38.0, A38.1, A38.8.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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