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Z38 - Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery


The ICD 10 Code for Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery is listed as Z38.
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: Z38
Description: 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.
Chapter Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Z38:
Z38.0 - Single liveborn infant, born in hospital
Z38.1 - Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital
Z38.2 - Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
Z38.3 - Twin liveborn infant, born in hospital
Z38.4 - Twin liveborn infant, born outside hospital
Z38.5 - Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
Z38.6 - Other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospital
Z38.7 - Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital
Z38.8 - Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth