I96 – Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system
ICD-10-CM code
I96
- Code
I96(claims format:I96)- Description
- Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- Block
- I95-I99 Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system
Notes for I96
Applicable to:
- 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)
Index terms for I96
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Acrosphacelus
- Noma, auricle
- Gangrene, gangrenous
- Gangrene, gangrenous, limb
- Gangrene, gangrenous, spine
- Gangrene, gangrenous, abdomen
- Gangrene, gangrenous, auricle
- Gangrene, gangrenous, perineum
- Gangrene, gangrenous, extremity
- Gangrene, gangrenous, umbilicus
- Gangrene, gangrenous, spreading cutaneous
- Gangrene, gangrenous, cutaneous, spreading
- Necrosis, necrotic, skin or subcutaneous tissue NEC
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I96?
I96 is the ICD-10-CM code for gangrene, not elsewhere classified, in the block I95-I99 (Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system).
Is I96 a billable code?
Yes. I96 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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.