ICD-10 Specific code P36.8: Other bacterial sepsis of newborn

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Other bacterial sepsis of newborn
Flag for French language  French Autres infections bactรฉriennes du nouveau-nรฉ

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 XVI Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
2 P35-P39 Infections specific to the perinatal period
3 P36 Bacterial sepsis of newborn
4 P36.8 Other bacterial sepsis of newborn

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Minocycline

Minocycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline. Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines.