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P38 - Omphalitis of newborn


The ICD 10 Code for Omphalitis of newborn is listed as P38.
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: P38
Description: Omphalitis of newborn
  • Excludes1: omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82)
  • tetanus omphalitis (A33)
  • umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-)
Chapter Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of P38:
P38.1 - Omphalitis with mild hemorrhage
P38.9 - Omphalitis without hemorrhage