P36.2

Billable

Sepsis of newborn due to Staphylococcus aureus

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 2 — Septicemia, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Shock

0.455

V24HCC 2 — Septicemia, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Shock

0.455

ESRDHCC 2 — Septicemia, Sepsis, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Shock

0.000

What This Code Means

A serious blood infection in a newborn caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

Coding Tips

•Confirm the organism is specifically Staphylococcus aureus (not other staphylococci) through culture documentation
•Note whether the strain is methicillin-resistant (MRSA) as this may affect treatment and require additional coding considerations

Clinical Significance

Staphylococcus aureus sepsis in newborns represents a particularly virulent bacterial infection with high potential for complications including pneumonia, osteomyelitis, and endocarditis. This organism's propensity for antibiotic resistance and toxin production makes early identification and appropriate antibiotic selection critical for optimal outcomes and prevention of long-term sequelae.

Documentation Requirements

✓Positive culture identifying Staphylococcus aureus
✓Clinical signs of sepsis syndrome
✓Antibiotic susceptibility testing results
✓MRSA status if determined
✓Gestational age and birth weight
✓Source of infection if identified
✓Treatment regimen and duration
✓Monitoring for complications

Commonly Confused Codes

P36.30 — Unspecified staphylococcal sepsis when species unclear P36.39 — Other staphylococcal sepsis, not S. aureus A41.01 — S. aureus sepsis in older patients P36.8 — Other bacterial sepsis, non-staphylococcal

Code Hierarchy

└P36Bacterial sepsis of newborn └P36.2Sepsis of newborn due to Staphylococcus aureus

└P36.2Sepsis of newborn due to Staphylococcus aureus