P38 ICD-10-CM Code: Omphalitis of newborn
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
P38Omphalitis of newborn
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where P38 sits
- 1
Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- 2
Section
Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
- 3
Category P38
Omphalitis of newborn
- 4
Code P38
Omphalitis of newborn
Codes under P38
P38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for P38.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P38.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for P38.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82)
- tetanus omphalitis (A33)
- umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P38.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P38 mean?
P38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Omphalitis of newborn.”
Is P38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. P38 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 P38 located in ICD-10-CM?
P38 is listed in Chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), within Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39) (P35–P39), under category P38, Omphalitis of newborn.
What coding notes are listed for P38?
No inclusion terms are listed for P38 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82); tetanus omphalitis (A33); umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.