ICD-10-CM A38.1: Scarlet fever with myocarditis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for A38.1

Scarlet fever with myocarditis

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code A38.1 (Scarlet fever with myocarditis)

ICD-10-CM code A38.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM A38.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about A38.1 - Scarlet fever with myocarditis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Scarlet fever with myocarditis.