ICD-10-CM P38 is the diagnosis code for Omphalitis of newborn. This code falls under the section "Infections specific to the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as P38. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where P38 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P38 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P38 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Omphalitis of newborn". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
P38 is located in Section P35-P39 — "Infections specific to the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P38 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P38.1, P38.9.
Use P38 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Omphalitis of newborn" 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 Omphalitis of newborn is P38.
No, P38 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P38 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for P38 include: omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82); tetanus omphalitis (A33); umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-).
Yes, P38 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.