ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for liveborn singleton infant
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Infant (s) › liveborn (singleton)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding liveborn singleton infant
The ICD-10-CM code for liveborn singleton infant is Z38.2 (Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth). The official index lists 23 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on Z38.2.
Within Z38, choose Z38.2 (Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: single liveborn infant, born in hospital (Z38.0), single liveborn infant, born outside hospital (Z38.1), twin liveborn infant, born in hospital (Z38.3), twin liveborn infant, born outside hospital (Z38.4), twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth (Z38.5), other multiple liveborn infant, born in hospital (Z38.6), other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital (Z38.7) and other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth (Z38.8).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 795 (Normal Newborn, relative weight 0.2022), in MDC 15 (Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific liveborn singleton infant codes (official index)
- born in hospital Z38.00 — Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- by cesarean Z38.01 — Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- born outside hospital Z38.1 — Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital
- multiple NEC Z38.8 — Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
- born in hospital Z38.68 — Other multiple liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- by cesarean Z38.69 — Other multiple liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- born outside hospital Z38.7 — Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital
- quadruplet Z38.8 — Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
- born in hospital Z38.63 — Quadruplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- by cesarean Z38.64 — Quadruplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- born outside hospital Z38.7 — Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital
- quintuplet Z38.8 — Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
- born in hospital Z38.65 — Quintuplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- by cesarean Z38.66 — Quintuplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- born outside hospital Z38.7 — Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital
- triplet Z38.8 — Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
- born in hospital Z38.61 — Triplet liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- by cesarean Z38.62 — Triplet liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- born outside hospital Z38.7 — Other multiple liveborn infant, born outside hospital
- twin Z38.5 — Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth
- born in hospital Z38.30 — Twin liveborn infant, delivered vaginally
- by cesarean Z38.31 — Twin liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean
- born outside hospital Z38.4 — Twin liveborn infant, born outside hospital
Common questions about liveborn singleton infant ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for liveborn singleton infant?
- Z38.2 — Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Z38.00, Z38.01, Z38.1, Z38.8 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for born in hospital liveborn singleton infant?
- Z38.00 — Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally.
What is the ICD-10 code for born outside hospital liveborn singleton infant?
- Z38.1 — Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital.
What is the ICD-10 code for multiple nec liveborn singleton infant?
- Z38.8 — Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth.
What is the ICD-10 code for quadruplet liveborn singleton infant?
- Z38.8 — Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth.
What is the ICD-10 code for quintuplet liveborn singleton infant?
- Z38.8 — Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth.
What is the ICD-10 code for triplet liveborn singleton infant?
- Z38.8 — Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth.
Is Z38.2 billable?
- Yes. Z38.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z38.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict Z38.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is Z38.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z38.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.