I96 vs L98.4
I96 (Gangrene, not elsewhere classified) compared with L98.4 (Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. L98.4 carries an Excludes2 note covering I96: “gangrene (I96)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| I96Gangrene, not elsewhere classified | L98.4Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Gangrene, not elsewhere classified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I96). | Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L98.4). |
| Includes | Gangrenous cellulitis | Chronic ulcer of skin NOS Tropical ulcer NOS Ulcer of skin NOS |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources