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 2027, 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
Omphalitis is an infection of a newborn’s umbilicus, or belly button. It belongs to the group of infections specific to the perinatal period.
The subdivisions distinguish omphalitis with mild bleeding, P38.1, from omphalitis without bleeding, P38.9.
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
