Omphalitis of newborn (P38) ICD-10-CM
The P38 code range covers omphalitis of newborn with 3 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 2 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the P38 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
About the P38 Code Range
ICD-10 code P38 is used specifically to identify omphalitis of the newborn, which is an infection of the umbilical stump in newborn infants. This condition requires precise coding to differentiate between cases with or without complications such as hemorrhage.
The ICD-10-CM section for Omphalitis of Newborn (P38) includes codes like P38.1 for omphalitis with mild hemorrhage, alerting healthcare providers to bleeding associated with the infection. For infections without bleeding, P38.9 is used, covering a range of neonatal umbilical infections commonly known by various terms such as "Staphylococcal omphalitis," "Cellulitis and abscess of the umbilicus," and "Neonatal streptococcal infection." These synonyms help coders connect the clinical diagnosis to the correct ICD-10 code. Accurate use of these codes supports the management and documentation of perinatal infections affecting the umbilical area in newborns, enabling proper treatment and health reporting.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P38 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P38 range classify?
The range classifies omphalitis of newborn. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
