I96
BillableGangrene, 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
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHGangrene is the death of tissues in your body. It happens when a part of your body loses its blood supply. Gangrene can happen on the surface of the body, such as on the skin, or inside the body, in muscles or organs. Causes include: Serious injuries Problems with blood circulation, such as atherosclerosis and peripheral arterial disease Diabetes Skin symptoms may include a blue or black color, pain, numbness, and…
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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)
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
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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