2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P38.9Omphalitis without hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P35-P39›P38

ICD-10-CM P38.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P38.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for omphalitis without 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
P38.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Omphalitis without hemorrhage
Short Description
Omphalitis without 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 CodeP38.9Omphalitis without hemorrhage

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Abscess of abdominal wall
  • Abscess of paraumbilical region
  • Abscess of umbilicus
  • Cellulitis and abscess of abdominal wall
  • Cellulitis and abscess of trunk
  • Cellulitis and abscess of umbilicus
  • Cellulitis of abdominal wall
  • Cellulitis of umbilicus
  • Infantile streptococcal infection
  • Mixed infectious disease
  • Neonatal infection of umbilicus caused by multiple microbes
  • Neonatal streptococcal infection
  • Omphalitis
  • Omphalitis of newborn
  • Staphylococcal omphalitis
  • Streptococcal omphalitis
  • Umbilical discharge

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Omphalitis of newborn NOS

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
    • Abscess(connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic)
      • navel
        • newborn
          • without hemorrhage
    • Cellulitis(diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative)
      • navel
        • newborn
    • Cellulitis(diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative)
      • navel
        • newborn
          • without hemorrhage
    • Newborn(infant) (liveborn) (singleton)
      • omphalitis
    • Newborn(infant) (liveborn) (singleton)
      • omphalitis
        • without hemorrhage
    • Omphalitis(congenital) (newborn)
    • Omphalitis(congenital) (newborn)
      • without hemorrhage

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Omphalitis

    inflammation of the umbilical cord stump in newborns.

  • Funisitis

    an acute inflammation of the umbilical cord. it is characterized by the presence of polymorphonuclear cells migrating from the fetal umbilical cord vessels through the umbilical cord towards the bacteria containing amniotic fluid.

  • Necrotizing Funisitis|Sclerosing Funisitis|Sclerosing Funisitis

    a ring of karyorrhectic debris that may exhibit dystrophic mineralization and/or identifiable fetal neutrophil infiltrate in wharton's jelly that is oriented towards the amniotic surface. the cord has a denser ring externally and a fainter ring centrally.

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.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert P38.9 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 P38.9Overview

Is P38.9 (Omphalitis of newborn) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report omphalitis without hemorrhage on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

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

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, omphalitis without 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.