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P36.3

Non-billable

Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified staphylococci

Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified staphylococci

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

P35-P39

Parent Code

P36

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later
  • congenital sepsis

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)
  • asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21)
  • congenital gonococcal infection (A54.-)
  • congenital pneumonia (P23.-)
  • congenital syphilis (A50.-)
  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
  • infant botulism (A48.51)
  • infectious diseases not specific to the perinatal period (A00-B99, J09, J10.-)
  • intestinal infectious disease (A00-A09)
  • laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (R75)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code(s), if applicable, to identify severe sepsis (R65.2-) and associated acute organ dysfunction(s)

Child Codes (2)

P36.30

Sepsis of newborn due to unspecified staphylococci

BillableP36.39

Sepsis of newborn due to other staphylococci

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified staphylococci?

The ICD-10-CM code for sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified staphylococci is P36.3. The full clinical description is "Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified staphylococci". P36.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code P36.3 mean?

ICD-10-CM code P36.3 represents "Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified staphylococci". It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is P36.3 a billable code?

No, P36.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under P36.3.

What chapter is P36.3 in?

P36.3 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).

What are the subcategories under P36.3?

P36.3 has 2 child codes, including: P36.30 (Sepsis of newborn due to unspecified staphylococci), P36.39 (Sepsis of newborn due to other staphylococci).

Are additional codes required with P36.3?

Yes, when using P36.3 you should also code: code(s), if applicable, to identify severe sepsis (R65.2-) and associated acute organ dysfunction(s).

What are the UMLS CUIs for P36.3?

P36.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477919. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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