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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fournier's Gangrene

ICD-10 Coding for Fournier's Gangrene

N49.3
E11.52

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for fournier's gangrene includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Perineum
Idiopathic Gangrene of the Scrotum
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fournier's Gangrene

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fournier's Gangrene

Use ICD-10 code N49.3 for inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, fournier gangrene, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, Fournier gangrene

Billable Code
N49.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of necrotizing fasciitis in genital area

Applicable To

  • • Fournier's gangrene

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'Fournier's gangrene' and links to diabetes if applicable.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene

Billable Code
E11.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Diabetes diagnosis with gangrene documented

Applicable To

  • • Diabetes with gangrene

Important Notes

  • • Sequence before N49.3 if diabetes is the primary condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.89

Other bacterial agents

Use if specific organism is identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Fournier's gangrene?

The ICD-10 code for Fournier's gangrene is N49.3, used for inflammatory disorders of male genital organs.

How should Fournier's gangrene be documented?

Document Fournier's gangrene with specific anatomical details, symptoms like crepitus, and any related conditions such as diabetes.

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