U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Z38 ICD-10-CM Code: Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

Z38

Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where Z38 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 21

    Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39)

  3. 3

    Category Z38

    Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery

  4. 4

    Code Z38

    Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery

More specific choices

Codes under Z38

Z38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Z38.0

Single liveborn infant, born in hospital

Z38.1

Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital

Z38.2

Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth

Z38.3

Twin liveborn infant, born in hospital

Z38.4

Twin liveborn infant, born outside hospital

Z38.5

Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth

Z38.6

Other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospital

Z38.7

Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital

Z38.8

Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • This category is for use as the principal code on the initial record of a newborn baby. It is to be used for the initial birth record only. It is not to be used on the mother's record.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Z38.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Z38.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Z38.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for Z38.

Transparency

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Z38 mean?

Z38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery.”

Is Z38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. Z38 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 Z38 located in ICD-10-CM?

Z38 is listed in Chapter 21, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99), within Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction (Z30-Z39) (Z30–Z39), under category Z38, Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery.

What coding notes are listed for Z38?

Its listed inclusion terms are This category is for use as the principal code on the initial record of a newborn baby. It is to be used for the initial birth record only. It is not to be used on the mother's record.. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Ready to transform your clinical documentation?

Join Vero and see how effortless documentation can be.

Try for free

  • No credit card required

  • Cancel anytime