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Z38

Non-billable

Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery

Z38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z38.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Includes

  • •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.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z38?
Z38 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z38 a billable code?
No — Z38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Z38.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Z38?
Z38 has 9 more specific child codes, including Z38.0, Z38.1, Z38.2.

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

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