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A38 Non-Billable Code

Scarlet fever

Chapter Classification

Chapter 1 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

Section Detail

A30-A49 Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

includes
  • scarlatina
excludes2
  • streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • A38.0 - Scarlet fever with otitis media Billable
  • A38.1 - Scarlet fever with myocarditis Billable
  • A38.8 - Scarlet fever with other complications Billable
  • A38.9 - Scarlet fever, uncomplicated Billable

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