Z38.0Header code — not billable
Single liveborn infant, born in hospital
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Category
- Z38
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category Z38
Z38Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delZ38.00Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginallyYesZ38.01Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesareanYesZ38.1Single liveborn infant, born outside hospitalYesZ38.2Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birthYesZ38.3Twin liveborn infant, born in hospitalZ38.30Twin liveborn infant, delivered vaginallyYesZ38.31Twin liveborn infant, delivered by cesareanYesZ38.4Twin liveborn infant, born outside hospitalYesZ38.5Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birthYesZ38.6Other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospitalZ38.61Triplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginallyYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z38.0?
Z38.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Single liveborn infant, born in hospital.
Is Z38.0 a billable code?
No. Z38.0 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 Z38.0 in?
Z38.0 falls under Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
When did Z38.0 become effective?
Z38.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to Z38.0?
Z38.0 belongs to category Z38, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.