I96
✓ Billable
Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Circulatory System
Code
I96
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Circulatory System
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Also known as
- Gangrenous cellulitis
Excludes1 — never code together
- 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, but may code together
- gangrene in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .52)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I96?
ICD-10-CM code I96 represents Gangrene, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Circulatory System chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is I96 billable?
Yes. I96 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is I96 in?
I96 belongs to the Diseases of the Circulatory System chapter (I00–I99) of ICD-10-CM.
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