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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gas Gangrene

ICD-10 Coding for Gas Gangrene

A48.0
E11.52

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

Also Known as:
Clostridial Myonecrosis
Clostridial Gas Gangrene
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gas Gangrene

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

Use ICD-10 code A48.0 for gas gangrene, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gas gangrene

Billable Code
A48.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of gas in tissues and positive culture for Clostridium.
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'gas gangrene' in medical records.

Applicable To

  • • Clostridial myonecrosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'gas gangrene' and identifies Clostridium species.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with gangrene

Billable Code
E11.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Diabetes diagnosis with HbA1c >6.5%
  • • Presence of gangrene in diabetic patient

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic gangrene

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence E11.52 before A48.0 when both conditions are present.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.52

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with gangrene

Use alongside A48.0 when gas gangrene occurs in a diabetic patient.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is gas gangrene coded in ICD-10?

Gas gangrene is coded as A48.0 in ICD-10. If the patient has diabetes, use E11.52 in conjunction with A48.0.

What documentation is needed for gas gangrene coding?

Documentation must specify 'gas gangrene' and confirm Clostridium species via lab results or imaging.

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