Question 1

Is I96 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I96 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for gangrene, not elsewhere classified. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I96 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I96 represents Gangrene, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code I96 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code I96 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I96?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I96 is section:I95-I99 (Other and unspecified disorders of the circulatory system (I95-I99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from I96?

Accepted Answer

Code I96 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: 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.-) and 3 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with I96 as they represent different diagnoses.

I962026

Excludes16Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Is I96 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code I96 mean?

When was ICD-10 code I96 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I96?

What conditions are excluded from I96?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code I96?

How common is hospitalization for I96?