P36
Non-billableBacterial sepsis of newborn
P36 is the ICD-10-CM code for Bacterial sepsis of newborn. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P36.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- P00-P96
- Subcodes
- 8
- Edition
- FY2026
P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are bacteria? Bacteria are tiny organisms (living things) that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They can be found almost everywhere on Earth. There are lots of bacteria in and on your body. In fact, your body has about 10 times more bacteria cells than human cells. There are many different types of bacteria. Most types don't make you sick. Some types are helpful.…
Read more about Bacterial Infections at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •congenital sepsis
Use additional code
- •code(s), if applicable, to identify severe sepsis (R65.2-) and associated acute organ dysfunction(s)
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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