2025 ICD-10-CM code Z38
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Perinatal - Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction Chapter 20: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services Feed
Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery.Used only for the initial birth record of the newborn.
Not applicable to ICD-10 codes. Modifiers apply to CPT and HCPCS codes.
The medical necessity for Z38 is inherent in the documentation of the newborn's birth.This code is essential for tracking vital statistics and public health data.
The clinical responsibility for coding Z38 falls upon the healthcare provider documenting the newborn's birth information. Accurate documentation of the place of birth and type of delivery is crucial for proper coding.
- Chapter 20: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z30-Z39: Persons encountering health services in circumstances related to reproduction
In simple words: This code is used to record information about a baby's birth, such as where the baby was born (e.g., hospital) and whether it was a single birth or multiple births (e.g., twins). This code is only used for the baby's first medical record, not the mother's.
This code classifies liveborn infants based on their place of birth and the type of delivery.It is specifically designated for use as the principal diagnosis code on the initial medical record of a newborn baby.It is crucial to note that this code is for the newborn's record only and should not be used on the mother's record.The code allows for further specification using subcategories (e.g., Z38.0 for single liveborn infant born in a hospital, Z38.3 for twin liveborn infant born in a hospital, etc.).
Example 1: A single infant is born in a hospital via vaginal delivery.Code Z38.0 is used., Twins are born in a birthing center via Cesarean section.The appropriate subcategory of Z38 would be selected along with additional codes to reflect the Cesarean section and any complications., A single infant is born at home with the assistance of a midwife. The appropriate subcategory of Z38 would be used.Additional codes might be necessary depending on any complications or medical interventions.
* Complete information regarding the place of birth (e.g., hospital, birthing center, home).* Accurate documentation of the type of delivery (e.g., vaginal, Cesarean section).* Number of liveborn infants.* Any complications or interventions during the birth.
** Z38 is a crucial code for accurate birth record keeping and public health surveillance.Proper use requires precise documentation and adherence to official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.Always ensure appropriate subcategories are used to reflect specific birth circumstances.Additional codes may be needed to describe associated complications or procedures.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the specific services provided and payer requirements.
- RVU: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes. RVUs are associated with CPT codes.
- Global Days: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes. Global days are relevant for surgical CPT codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes. TC modifiers apply to CPT codes.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes. Fee schedules are associated with CPT and HCPCS codes.
- Specialties:Obstetrics, Gynecology, Neonatology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center, Home, Other Place of Service