A38Non-billable (header)

Scarlet fever

Related Codes· Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)

A30Leprosy [Hansen's disease]A31Infection due to other mycobacteriaA32ListeriosisA33Tetanus neonatorumA34Obstetrical tetanusA35Other tetanusA36DiphtheriaA37Whooping cough

Sub-codes of A38(4)

A38 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

A38.0Scarlet fever with otitis media✓ BillableA38.1Scarlet fever with myocarditis✓ BillableA38.8Scarlet fever with other complications✓ BillableA38.9Scarlet fever, uncomplicated✓ Billable

✓ Includes

  • •scarlatina

⚠ Excludes 2(Not included here)

  • •streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)

Code Hierarchy

┌1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)├A30-A49Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)├A38Scarlet fever
└A38Scarlet fever

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