ICD-10 code A38 (ICD-10-CM): Scarlet fever A38

Name: ICD-10 code A38 (ICD-10-CM): Scarlet fever
Creator: DigiNepal SI
Published: 2026-11-07

Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)

General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.

Official classification text

ICD-10-CM A38: Scarlet fever. Chapter: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Includes: scarlatina. Excludes: streptococcal sore throat (J02.0). AlifZetta note: this is the code used for Scarlet fever. Source: ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.

ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.

Related conditions

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Sources: ICD-10-CM 2027, CDC/NCHS and CMS.