P38 is the authoritative medical code for Omphalitis of newborn. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for omphalitis of newborn (ICD-10-CM P38), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Omphalitis of newborn is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code P38. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): omphalitis not of newborn L08.82; tetanus omphalitis A33; umbilical hemorrhage of newborn P51.-. Excludes2 (not included here): asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus HIV infection status Z21; congenital gonococcal infection A54.-; congenital pneumonia P23.-; congenital syphilis A50.-; human immunodeficiency virus HIV disease B20; infant botulism A48.51; infectious diseases not specific to the perinatal period (A00-B99, J09, J10.-); intestinal infectious disease A00-A09; laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus HIV; tetanus neonatorum A33.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for P38 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- omphalitis not of newborn L08.82
- tetanus omphalitis A33
- umbilical hemorrhage of newborn P51.-
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus HIV infection status Z21
- congenital gonococcal infection A54.-
- congenital pneumonia P23.-
- congenital syphilis A50.-
- human immunodeficiency virus HIV disease B20
- infant botulism A48.51
- infectious diseases not specific to the perinatal period (A00-B99, J09, J10.-)
- intestinal infectious disease A00-A09
- laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus HIV
- tetanus neonatorum A33
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can P38 be billed directly?
No. P38 (Omphalitis of newborn) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
What can't be coded together with P38?
Per Excludes1 instructions, P38 must not be reported with: omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82); tetanus omphalitis (A33); umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-).
Can P38 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, P38 and the following may both be reported when both are present: asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21); congenital gonococcal infection (A54.-); congenital pneumonia (P23.-); congenital syphilis (A50.-).
Codes in This Family (2)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as P38, with their registry titles.
- P38.1 — Omphalitis with mild hemorrhage
- P38.9 — Omphalitis without hemorrhage
Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)
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ICD Code P39
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