I96

Billable

Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

I96 is the ICD-10-CM code for Gangrene, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
I00-I99
Edition
FY2026

I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system

Includes

  • Gangrenous cellulitis

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I96?
I96 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Gangrene, not elsewhere classified". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
Is I96 a billable code?
Yes — I96 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from 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.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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