A38 Scarlet fever

Non-billable header with 4 child codes.

Includes

• scarlatina

Excludes2 (not included here)

• streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)

Applies from A38 Scarlet fever

Includes

• scarlatina

Excludes2 (not included here)

• streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)

Codes under 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

Code annotations containing back-references to A38

Back-references to A38

• Type 2 Excludes: J02.0 Streptococcal pharyngitis ("scarlet fever (A38.-)")

Back-references to A38

• Type 2 Excludes: J02.0 Streptococcal pharyngitis ("scarlet fever (A38.-)")

Nearby codes

• A38 Scarlet fever (this code)
• 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