Is Z38.1 a billable code?
Yes. Z38.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Z38.1: Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Z38.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for single liveborn infant, born outside hospital. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
Superbill GeneratorStart a superbill with Z38.1 already added.Good Faith EstimateStart a cost estimate with Z38.1 already added.CMS-1500 Claim FormFill a claim form with Z38.1 in box 21.
Other codes in Z38 Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery
- Z38.0Single liveborn infant, born in hospitalheader
- Z38.2Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
- Z38.3Twin liveborn infant, born in hospitalheader
- Z38.4Twin liveborn infant, born outside hospital
- Z38.5Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
- Z38.6Other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospitalheader
- Z38.7Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital
- Z38.8Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
Z38.1 questions
What does Z38.1 mean?
Z38.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital. It is in chapter 22, Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99).
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.