P36 ICD-10-CM Code: Bacterial sepsis of newborn
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
P36Bacterial sepsis of newborn
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where P36 sits
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Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
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Section
Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
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Category P36
Bacterial sepsis of newborn
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Code P36
Bacterial sepsis of newborn
Codes under P36
P36 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
P36.0Sepsis of newborn due to streptococcus, group BP36.1Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified streptococciP36.2Sepsis of newborn due to Staphylococcus aureusP36.3Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified staphylococciP36.4Sepsis of newborn due to Escherichia coliP36.5Sepsis of newborn due to anaerobesP36.8Other bacterial sepsis of newbornP36.9Bacterial sepsis of newborn, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for P36.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P36.
Use additional code
- code(s), if applicable, to identify severe sepsis (R65.2-) and associated acute organ dysfunction(s)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for P36.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P36.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P36 mean?
P36 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Bacterial sepsis of newborn.”
Is P36 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. P36 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is P36 located in ICD-10-CM?
P36 is listed in Chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), within Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39) (P35–P39), under category P36, Bacterial sepsis of newborn.
What coding notes are listed for P36?
No inclusion terms are listed for P36 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code(s), if applicable, to identify severe sepsis (R65.2-) and associated acute organ dysfunction(s). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.