A38.0 – Scarlet fever with otitis media
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other bacterial diseases
ICD-10-CM code
A38.0
- Code
A38.0(claims format:A380)- Description
- Scarlet fever with otitis media
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 1. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- Block
- A30-A49 Other bacterial diseases
- Parent codes
- A38
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
A38 – Scarlet fever
Includes:
- scarlatina
Excludes2 (not included here):
- streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)
Index terms for A38.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in A38
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code A38.0?
A38.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for scarlet fever with otitis media, in the block A30-A49 (Other bacterial diseases).
Is A38.0 a billable code?
Yes. A38.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does A38.0 belong to?
It belongs to category A38 – Scarlet fever.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.