Z38.8 – Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
- Code
Z38.8(claims format:Z388)- Description
- Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
- Short description
- Other multiple liveborn infant, unsp as to place of birth
- 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
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.
Index terms for Z38.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in Z38
- Z38.0 – Single liveborn infant, born in hospitalHeader
- Z38.1 – Single liveborn infant, born outside hospitalBillable
- Z38.2 – Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birthBillable
- Z38.3 – Twin liveborn infant, born in hospitalHeader
- Z38.4 – Twin liveborn infant, born outside hospitalBillable
- Z38.5 – Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birthBillable
- Z38.6 – Other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospitalHeader
- Z38.7 – Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospitalBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z38.8?
Z38.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth, in the block Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).
Is Z38.8 a billable code?
Yes. Z38.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does Z38.8 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.