P36.19 – Sepsis of newborn due to other streptococci

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Infections specific to the perinatal period

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P36.19
Code
P36.19 (claims format: P3619)
Description
Sepsis of newborn due to other streptococci
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
Block
P35-P39 Infections specific to the perinatal period
Parent codes
P36 › P36.1

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

P36 – Bacterial sepsis of newborn

Includes:
  • congenital sepsis
Use additional code:
  • code(s), if applicable, to identify severe sepsis (R65.2-) and associated acute organ dysfunction(s)

Block P35-P39

Applicable to:
  • Infections acquired in utero, during birth via the umbilicus, or during the first 28 days after birth
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21)
  • congenital gonococcal infection (A54.-)
  • congenital pneumonia (P23.-)
  • congenital syphilis (A50.-)
  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
  • infant botulism (A48.51)
  • infectious diseases not specific to the perinatal period (A00-B99, J09, J10.-)
  • intestinal infectious disease (A00-A09)
  • laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (R75)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Index terms for P36.19

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in P36.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P36.19?

P36.19 is the ICD-10-CM code for sepsis of newborn due to other streptococci, in the block P35-P39 (Infections specific to the perinatal period).

Is P36.19 a billable code?

Yes. P36.19 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P36.19 belong to?

It belongs to category P36 – Bacterial sepsis of newborn.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.