P36.39

Billable

Sepsis of newborn due to other staphylococci

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 a specific type of staphylococcal bacteria other than Staphylococcus aureus.

Coding Tips

•Use this code for coagulase-negative staphylococci or other identified staphylococcal species; ensure the specific organism is documented
•Verify the organism identification in culture results and differentiate from S. aureus

Clinical Significance

Sepsis due to other staphylococci in newborns encompasses infections caused by staphylococcal species other than S. aureus, such as coagulase-negative staphylococci. While often considered less virulent, these organisms can cause serious infections in premature or immunocompromised neonates, particularly associated with indwelling catheters and medical devices.

Documentation Requirements

✓Identification of specific staphylococcal species (not S. aureus)
✓Positive blood or sterile site cultures
✓Clinical signs consistent with sepsis
✓Associated medical devices if applicable
✓Antibiotic susceptibility results
✓Gestational age and birth weight
✓Treatment course and response
✓Complications if present

Commonly Confused Codes

P36.2 — S. aureus sepsis, more virulent organism P36.30 — Unspecified staphylococcal sepsis when species unknown P36.8 — Other bacterial sepsis, non-staphylococcal A41.1 — Other specified staphylococcal sepsis in older patients

Code Hierarchy

└P36Bacterial sepsis of newborn └P36.3Sepsis of newborn due to other and unspecified staphylococci └P36.39Sepsis of newborn due to other staphylococci

└P36.39Sepsis of newborn due to other staphylococci