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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gangrene Foot

ICD-10 Coding for Gangrene Foot

E11.52
I70.261

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

Also Known as:
Foot Gangrene
Gangrenous Foot
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gangrene Foot

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gangrene Foot

Use ICD-10 code E11.52 for type 2 diabetes mellitus with gangrene, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with gangrene

Billable Code
E11.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of diabetes and gangrene

Applicable To

  • • Gangrene due to diabetes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly links gangrene to diabetes.

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, right leg

Billable Code
I70.261
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Gangrene due to atherosclerosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies atherosclerosis as the cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long term (current) use of insulin

Use when the patient is on insulin therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gangrene foot?

The ICD-10 code for gangrene foot linked to diabetes is E11.52, while gangrene due to atherosclerosis is coded as I70.261.

How do you code gangrene in a diabetic patient?

Code E11.52 for gangrene linked to diabetes, ensuring documentation supports the linkage.

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