A38Scarlet fever
ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)
Coding Notes
Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)
- streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)
Subcategories (4)
- 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