A38 SCARLET FEVER

Code Information

  • Diagnosis Code: A38
  • Short Description: Scarlet fever
  • Long Description: Scarlet fever
  • Code Version: 2025 ICD-10-CM

The code A38 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code A38 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries

  • Includes Notes:
    • scarlatina
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • streptococcal sore throat (@J02.0*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
A38.0 Scarlet fever with otitis media
A38.1 Scarlet fever with myocarditis
A38.8 Scarlet fever with other complications
A38.9 Scarlet fever, uncomplicated
This page was last updated on: 10/1/2024
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