Is A38 a billable code?
No. A38 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
A38: Scarlet fever
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
A38 groups related diagnoses under scarlet fever. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
A38 questions
What does A38 mean?
A38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Scarlet fever. It is in chapter 1, Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.