Z38.01 – Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
- Code
Z38.01(claims format:Z3801)- Description
- Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 21. Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
- Block
- Z30-Z39 Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
- Parent codes
- Z38 › Z38.0
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Z38 – Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery
- This category is for use as the principal code on the initial record of a newborn baby. It is to be used for the initial birth record only. It is not to be used on the mother's record.
Z38.0 – Single liveborn infant, born in hospital
- Single liveborn infant, born in birthing center or other health care facility
Index terms for Z38.01
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z38.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z38.01?
Z38.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean, in the block Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).
Is Z38.01 a billable code?
Yes. Z38.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z38.01 belong to?
It belongs to category Z38 – Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery.
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.