Z38.01 – Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Z38.01
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

Applicable to:
  • 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

Applicable to:
  • 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.