Z38.31

Billable

Twin liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean

Z38.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for Twin liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z38.3
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is a cesarean delivery? A cesarean delivery, also called a cesarean section or c-section, is surgery to deliver a baby. The baby is taken out through your abdomen (belly). In the United States, almost one in three babies are born this way. Some cesarean deliveries are planned. Others are emergency cesarean deliveries, which are done when unexpected problems happen during delivery. When is a cesarean delivery…

Read more about Cesarean Delivery at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z38.31?
Z38.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Twin liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z38.31 a billable code?
Yes — Z38.31 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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