P38Header code — not billable
Omphalitis of newborn
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- Category
- P38
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category P38
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P38?
P38 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Omphalitis of newborn.
Is P38 a billable code?
No. P38 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is P38 in?
P38 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
When did P38 become effective?
P38 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to P38?
P38 belongs to category P38, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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