ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for I96
Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for I96
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- gangrene in atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities (I70.26)
- gangrene in hernia (K40.1, K40.4, K41.1, K41.4, K42.1, K43.1-, K44.1, K45.1, K46.1)
- gangrene in other peripheral vascular diseases (I73.-)
- gangrene of certain specified sites - see Alphabetical Index
- gas gangrene (A48.0)
- pyoderma gangrenosum (L88)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
gangrene in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .52)
Inclusion Terms
Gangrenous cellulitis
About ICD-10-CM Code I96 (Gangrene)
ICD-10-CM code I96 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I96 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about I96 - Gangrene, not elsewhere classified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Gangrene related to not elsewhere classified.