2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P38Omphalitis of newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P35-P39›P38

ICD-10-CM P38
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P38 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for omphalitis of newborn, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P38.1 and P38.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P38
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Omphalitis of newborn
Short Description
Omphalitis of newborn
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
P35-P39
Infections specific to the perinatal period

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP35-P39Infections specific to the perinatal period
CategoryP38Omphalitis of newborn
This CodeP38Omphalitis of newborn

Specific Coding for Omphalitis of newbornOverview

Non-specific codes like P38 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P38.1 for Omphalitis with mild hemorrhage

  • Use P38.9 for Omphalitis without hemorrhage

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • omphalitis not of newborn L08.82
  • tetanus omphalitis A33
  • umbilical hemorrhage of newborn P51

Patient EducationClinical

Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About P38Overview

Is P38 (Omphalitis of newborn) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for omphalitis of newborn, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for omphalitis of newborn need a more specific code from this category, such as P38.1 and P38.9.