Scarlet fever (A38)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00–B99)

    • Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)

      • Scarlet fever (A38)

        • A38 - Scarlet fever NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • A38.0 - Scarlet fever with otitis media BILLABLE CODE
        • A38.1 - Scarlet fever with myocarditis BILLABLE CODE
        • A38.8 - Scarlet fever with other complications BILLABLE CODE
        • A38.9 - Scarlet fever, uncomplicated BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Scarlet fever (A38)

Scarlet Fever - Infection with group A streptococci that is characterized by tonsillitis and pharyngitis. An erythematous rash is commonly present.

Scarlet Fever - Infection with group A streptococci that is characterized by tonsillitis and pharyngitis. An erythematous rash is commonly present.

Instructional Notations

Includes Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.

• scarlatina

Type 2 Excludes Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

• streptococcal sore throat J02.0