2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P38.1Omphalitis with mild hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P35-P39›P38

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

P38.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for omphalitis with mild hemorrhage. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Perinatal infections.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P38.1
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Omphalitis with mild hemorrhage
Short Description
Omphalitis with mild hemorrhage
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
P38
Omphalitis of newborn

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP35-P39Infections specific to the perinatal period
CategoryP38Omphalitis of newborn
This CodeP38.1Omphalitis with mild hemorrhage

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Abscess(connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic)
      • navel
        • newborn
          • with mild hemorrhage
    • Cellulitis(diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative)
      • navel
        • newborn
          • with mild hemorrhage
    • Newborn(infant) (liveborn) (singleton)
      • omphalitis
        • with mild hemorrhage
    • Omphalitis(congenital) (newborn)
      • with mild hemorrhage

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR PNL009
Perinatal infections
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems

It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.

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Convert P38.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
771.4 Omphalitis of newborn
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 P38.1Overview

Is P38.1 (Omphalitis of newborn) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report omphalitis with mild hemorrhage on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P38.1?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, omphalitis with mild hemorrhage converts to ICD-9-CM 771.4 (omphalitis of newborn). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.