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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gangrene of the Left Foot

ICD-10 Coding for Gangrene of the Left Foot

E11.52
I70.262
I96

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

Also Known as:
Foot Gangrene
Necrosis of the Left Foot
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gangrene of the Left Foot

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene

Billable Code
E11.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HbA1c >6.5%
  • • Doppler confirming peripheral artery disease
  • • Wagner Grade ≥2

Applicable To

  • • Gangrene due to diabetes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies diabetes as the cause of gangrene.

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene

Billable Code
I70.262
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L97.5-

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of lower limb, not elsewhere classified

Use to specify ulcer severity and location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gangrene of the left foot?

The ICD-10 code for gangrene of the left foot due to diabetes is E11.52, and for atherosclerosis, it is I70.262.

How do you document gangrene of the left foot?

Document gangrene of the left foot by specifying laterality, etiology (e.g., diabetes, atherosclerosis), and ulcer severity.

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  • • Angiography showing >50% stenosis
  • • ABI <0.9
  • Applicable To

    • • Gangrene due to atherosclerosis

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure documentation specifies atherosclerosis as the cause of gangrene.

    Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

    Billable Code
    I96
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

    • • Clinical evidence of gangrene without known cause

    Applicable To

    • • Gangrene not due to diabetes or atherosclerosis

    Important Notes

    • • Use only when no specific cause is identified.