Z38: Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery
Codes under Z38 (Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Z38.0 | Single liveborn infant, born in hospital | — |
| Z38.0 | Single liveborn infant, born in hospital | — |
| Z38.00 | Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.00 | Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.01 | Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.01 | Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.1 | Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital | ✓ |
| Z38.1 | Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital | ✓ |
| Z38.2 | Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth | ✓ |
| Z38.2 | Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth | ✓ |
| Z38.3 | Twin liveborn infant, born in hospital | — |
| Z38.3 | Twin liveborn infant, born in hospital | — |
| Z38.4 | Twin liveborn infant, born outside hospital | ✓ |
| Z38.4 | Twin liveborn infant, born outside hospital | ✓ |
| Z38.5 | Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth | ✓ |
| Z38.5 | Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth | ✓ |
| Z38.6 | Other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospital | — |
| Z38.6 | Other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospital | — |
| Z38.7 | Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital | ✓ |
| Z38.7 | Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital | ✓ |
| Z38.8 | Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth | ✓ |
| Z38.8 | Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth | ✓ |
| Z38.30 | Twin liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.30 | Twin liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.31 | Twin liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.31 | Twin liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.61 | Triplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.61 | Triplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.62 | Triplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.62 | Triplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.63 | Quadruplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.63 | Quadruplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.64 | Quadruplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.64 | Quadruplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.65 | Quintuplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.65 | Quintuplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.66 | Quintuplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.66 | Quintuplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.68 | Other multiple liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.68 | Other multiple liveborn infant, delivered vaginally | ✓ |
| Z38.69 | Other multiple liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
| Z38.69 | Other multiple liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code Z38?
Z38 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery. It contains 42 more specific diagnosis codes, 36 of which are billable.
Is Z38 a billable code?
No — Z38 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example Z38.0 — Single liveborn infant, born in hospital). 36 of the 42 codes under Z38 are billable.
What codes fall under Z38?
Z38 includes Z38.0, Z38.0, Z38.00, Z38.00, Z38.01, plus 37 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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