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ICD-10-CM Code for Scarlet fever A38

ICD-10 code A38 for Scarlet fever is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

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Official Long Descriptor

Scarlet fever
Includes: scarlatina
Excludes2: streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)
 
A38 Scarlet fever
Child Code
Scarlet fever with otitis media
Child Code
Scarlet fever with myocarditis
Child Code
Scarlet fever with other complications
Child Code
Scarlet fever, uncomplicated

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