A38 – Scarlet fever
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Tyoe 2 Excludes
streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)
Includes
scarlatina
Child Codes
Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| A00-B99 | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) |
| A30-A49 | Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49) |
| A38 |
Scarlet fever
Type 2 Excludes
streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)
Includes
scarlatina
|
| 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 |