Z38.0 Single liveborn infant, born in hospital

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Applicable to

• Single liveborn infant, born in birthing center or other health care facility

Applies from Z38 Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery

Applicable to

• This category is for use as the principal code on the initial record of a newborn baby. It is to be used for the initial birth record only. It is not to be used on the mother's record.

Codes under Z38.0

• Z38.00 Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
• Z38.01 Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean

Nearby codes

• Z38 Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery
• Z38.0 Single liveborn infant, born in hospital (this code)
• Z38.00 Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
• Z38.01 Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
• Z38.1 Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital
• Z38.2 Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
• Z38.3 Twin liveborn infant, born in hospital