Z38 – Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
ICD-10-CM code
Z38
- Code
Z38(claims format:Z38)- Description
- Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery
- Short description
- Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of del
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under Z38
Z38 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Z38.0 – Single liveborn infant, born in hospitalHeader (more codes below)
- 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 (more codes below)
- 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 (more codes below)
- Z38.7 – Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospitalBillable
- Z38.8 – Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birthBillable
Notes for Z38
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Z38?
Z38 is the ICD-10-CM code for liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery, in the block Z30-Z39 (Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction).
Is Z38 a billable code?
No. Z38 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.