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P38

Non-billable

Omphalitis of newborn

P38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Omphalitis of newborn. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P38.1 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
P00-P96
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Excludes1 — not coded here

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P38?
P38 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Omphalitis of newborn". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P38 a billable code?
No — P38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P38.1) for billing.
What are the subcodes of P38?
P38 has 2 more specific child codes, including P38.1, P38.9.
What is excluded from P38?
Excludes1 (not coded here): omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82); tetanus omphalitis (A33); umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-).

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

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