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

ICD-10 Coding for Gangrene of Left Foot

I70.262
E11.52
I96

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code I70.262 for atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with gangrene, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with gangrene

Billable Code
I70.262
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of atherosclerosis confirmed by imaging

Applicable To

  • • Atherosclerosis with gangrene

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies atherosclerosis as the cause.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene

Billable Code
E11.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Diabetes diagnosis
  • • Clinical signs of gangrene

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic gangrene

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diabetes is documented as the primary cause.

Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
I96
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Gangrene present without specified cause

Applicable To

  • • Gangrene NOS

Important Notes

  • • Use only when no specific cause is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L97.5-

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of foot with gangrene

Use to specify ulcer location and severity.

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 atherosclerosis is I70.262, and for diabetes-related gangrene, it is E11.52.

How do you code gangrene with diabetes?

For gangrene with diabetes, use E11.52 as the primary code, followed by a code for the ulcer location and severity.

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