Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Z38 is the diagnosis code for Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery. This code falls under the section "Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction" within Chapter 21 — Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where Z38 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Z38 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Z38 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Z38 is located in Section Z30-Z39 — "Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction" within Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Z38 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Z38.0, Z38.1, Z38.2, Z38.3, Z38.4 and more.
Use Z38 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery is Z38.
No, Z38 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Z38 is in Chapter 21 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Z38 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.