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P38.9

Billable

Omphalitis without hemorrhage

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An infection of the umbilical cord stump (belly button area) in a newborn without any bleeding.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when omphalitis is present but hemorrhage is absent or not documented
  • •Document signs of infection such as redness, drainage, or warmth at the umbilical site

Code Hierarchy

└P38Omphalitis of newborn└P38.9Omphalitis without hemorrhage
└P38.9Omphalitis without hemorrhage

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