Emergency: 119
AMDA-IMIC

A38 Scarlet fever

Category / Non-billable header 4 subcodes

Block: Other bacterial diseases (A30-A49)

Includes

  • scarlatina

Excludes 2 (not included here)

  • streptococcal sore throat (J02.0)

Subcodes

Each subcode links to a detail page with full clinical annotations.

Code Description Billable
A38..0 Scarlet fever with otitis media Yes
A38..1 Scarlet fever with myocarditis Yes
A38..8 Scarlet fever with other complications Yes
A38..9 Scarlet fever, uncomplicated Yes

Last reviewed: September 2026