U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

I96 ICD-10-CM Code: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

I96

Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where I96 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 9

    Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system (I95-I99)

  3. 3

    Category I96

    Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

  4. 4

    Code I96

    Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Gangrenous cellulitis

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for I96.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I96.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • 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

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • gangrene in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .52)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code I96 mean?

I96 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Gangrene, not elsewhere classified.”

Is I96 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, I96 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is I96 located in ICD-10-CM?

I96 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system (I95-I99) (I95–I99), under category I96, Gangrene, not elsewhere classified.

What coding notes are listed for I96?

Its listed inclusion terms are Gangrenous cellulitis. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: 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 notes: gangrene in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .52).

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