ICD-9-CM Code 038.8 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 038.8:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an approximate match to ICD-9 code 038.8:
- ICD-10 Code A4189, Other specified sepsis (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 038.8
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Other specified septicemias
Short ICD9 Description: Septicemia NEC
Parent Code: 038 - Septicemia