A38 Scarlet fever

⚠ Non-Billable ICD-10-CM 2026
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The ICD-10-CM code for Scarlet fever is A38 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Section
A30-A49: Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)
Category A38
5 codes (4 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024
Includes
  • scarlatina
Excludes2
Not included here. These conditions are coded elsewhere but may be coded together if applicable.
  • streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)

Official Coding Guidelines

HIV Infections (TOC entry)

a. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections .............................................................. 19

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.1.a
Infectious agents causing diseases in other chapters (TOC)

b. Infectious agents as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters ................................. 22

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.1.b

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

Related Codes

More Specific Codes

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

Related Codes in A38

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
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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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