A38 ICD-10-CM Code: Scarlet fever
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
A38Scarlet fever
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where A38 sits
- 1
Chapter 1
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- 2
Section
Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)
- 3
Category A38
Scarlet fever
- 4
Code A38
Scarlet fever
More specific choices
Codes under A38
A38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for A38.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for A38.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for A38.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for A38.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code A38 mean?
A38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Scarlet fever.”
Is A38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. A38 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is A38 located in ICD-10-CM?
A38 is listed in Chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99), within Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49) (A30–A49), under category A38, Scarlet fever.
What coding notes are listed for A38?
No inclusion terms are listed for A38 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: streptococcal sore throat (J02.0).
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