Z38.0
Non-billableSingle liveborn infant, born in hospital
Z38.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Single liveborn infant, born in hospital. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Z38.00 for billing.
Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is childbirth? Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery of the fetus and the placenta. The placenta is the organ that supplies food and oxygen through the umbilical cord to your fetus during pregnancy . A full-term pregnancy is 40 weeks. Labor usually begins between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy . It is how your body prepares to give birth to your baby. Preterm labor…
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Includes
- •Single liveborn infant, born in birthing center or other health care facility
Medications indicated for this condition
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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