Question 1

Is P38 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P38 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code P38 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P38 represents Omphalitis of newborn. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P38?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P38 is section:P35-P39 (Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from P38?

Accepted Answer

Code P38 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82); tetanus omphalitis (A33); umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with P38 as they represent different diagnoses.

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