P36 - Bacterial sepsis of newborn

Version 2023
ICD-10:P36
Short Description:Bacterial sepsis of newborn
Long Description:Bacterial sepsis of newborn
Status: Not Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00–P96)
    • Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
      • Bacterial sepsis of newborn (P36)

P36 is a non-specific and non-billable ICD-10 code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of bacterial sepsis of newborn. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding for Bacterial sepsis of newborn

Non-specific codes like P36 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for bacterial sepsis of newborn:

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.0 for Sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group B
  • NON-BILLABLE CODE - P36.1 for Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococci
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.10 for Sepsis of newborn due to unspecified streptococci
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.19 for Sepsis of newborn due to other streptococci
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.2 for Sepsis of newborn due to Staphylococcus aureus
  • NON-BILLABLE CODE - P36.3 for Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified staphylococci
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.30 for Sepsis of newborn due to unspecified staphylococci
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.39 for Sepsis of newborn due to other staphylococci
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.4 for Sepsis of newborn due to Escherichia coli
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.5 for Sepsis of newborn due to anaerobes
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.8 for Other bacterial sepsis of newborn
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use P36.9 for Bacterial sepsis of newborn, unspecified

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Patient Education


Bacterial Infections

Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit across a pencil eraser. Most types of don't make you sick. Many types are helpful. Some of them help to digest food, destroy disease-causing cells, and give the body needed vitamins. Bacteria are also used in making healthy foods like yogurt and cheese.

But infectious bacteria can make you ill. They reproduce quickly in your body. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli.

Antibiotics are the usual treatment. When you take antibiotics, follow the directions carefully. Each time you take antibiotics, you increase the chances that bacteria in your body will learn to resist them causing antibiotic resistance. Later, you could get or spread an infection that those antibiotics cannot cure.

NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases


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Sepsis

What is sepsis?

Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death.

What causes sepsis?

Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Bacterial infections are the most common cause, but other types of infections can also cause it.

The infections are often in the lungs, stomach, kidneys, or bladder. It's possible for sepsis to begin with a small cut that gets infected or with an infection that develops after surgery. Sometimes, sepsis can occur in people who didn't even know that they had an infection.

Who is at risk for sepsis?

Anyone with an infection could get sepsis. But certain people are at higher risk:

What are the symptoms of sepsis?

Sepsis can cause one or more of these symptoms:

It's important to get medical care right away if you think you might have sepsis or if your infection is not getting better or is getting worse.

What other problems can sepsis cause?

Severe cases of sepsis can lead to septic shock, where your blood pressure drops to a dangerous level and multiple organs can fail.

How is sepsis diagnosed?

Your health care provider may use many tools to make a diagnosis:

Many of the signs and symptoms of sepsis can also be caused by other medical conditions. This may make sepsis hard to diagnose in its early stages.

What are the treatments for sepsis?

It is very important to get treatment right away. Treatment usually includes:

In serious cases, you might need kidney dialysis or a breathing tube. Some people need surgery to remove tissue damaged by the infection.

Can sepsis be prevented?

To prevent sepsis, you should try to prevent getting an infection:

NIH: National Institute of General Medical SciencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention


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Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems

It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.

Learning information about your baby's condition can help ease your worry. Do not be afraid to ask questions about your baby's care. By working together with your health care provider, you make sure that your baby gets the best care possible.


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