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A38 - Scarlet fever


The ICD 10 Code for Scarlet fever is listed as A38.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: A38
Description: Scarlet fever
  • Includes: scarlatina
  • Excludes2: streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)
Chapter Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of A38:
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