Is Z38.6 a billable code?
No. Z38.6 is a header code that groups 8 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Z38.6: Other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospital
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Z38.6 groups related diagnoses under other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospital. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under Z38.6
- Z38.61Triplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- Z38.62Triplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- Z38.63Quadruplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- Z38.64Quadruplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- Z38.65Quintuplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- Z38.66Quintuplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- Z38.68Other multiple liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- Z38.69Other multiple liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
Other codes in Z38 Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery
- Z38.0Single liveborn infant, born in hospitalheader
- Z38.1Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital
- 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
- Z38.7Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital
- Z38.8Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
Z38.6 questions
What does Z38.6 mean?
Z38.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other multiple liveborn infant, born in 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.