Other bacterial sepsis of newborn

This code signifies a severe, systemic infection in a newborn caused by a bacterial organism other than those specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., E. coli, Group B Strep). It represents a life-threatening condition where bacteria have entered the bloodstream, leading to a widespread inflammatory response in an infant up to 28 days old.

Assign this code when documentation confirms a newborn has bacterial sepsis, and the specific bacterial pathogen is identified but does not have its own unique sepsis code (e.g., Klebsiella sepsis, Pseudomonas sepsis). Supporting documentation includes positive blood cultures, clinical signs of sepsis (e.g., fever, lethargy, poor feeding, respiratory distress), and a physician's diagnosis of bacterial sepsis.

• Always sequence a code for the specific bacterial organism (e.g., B96.1 for Klebsiella pneumoniae) as an additional diagnosis, if known.
• Distinguish from P36.0-P36.5, which specify sepsis due to particular organisms like Group B Streptococcus or E. coli.
• Ensure the patient is within the neonatal period (0-28 days of life) for appropriate use of this P-code category.