A38.8

Billable

Scarlet fever with other complications

A38.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Scarlet fever with other complications. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A38
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Strep is short for Streptococcus, a type of bacteria. There are several types. Two of them cause most of the strep infections in people: group A and group B. Group A strep causes: Strep throat - a sore, red throat. Your tonsils may be swollen and have white spots on them. Scarlet fever - an illness that follows strep throat. It causes a red rash on the body. Impetigo - a skin infection Toxic shock syndrome…

Read more about Streptococcal Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A38.8?
A38.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Scarlet fever with other complications". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A38.8 a billable code?
Yes — A38.8 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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