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Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 728.86
Necrotizing fasciitis
  • ICD-9-CM 728.86 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 728.86 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM M72.6 Necrotizing fasciitis
Approximate Synonyms
  • Necrotizing fasciitis due to infectious organism with gangrene
  • Necrotizing fasciitis w gangrene due to infectious organism
  • Necrotizing fasciitis with gangrene
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ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 728.86:
  • Fasciitis 729.4
    • necrotizing 728.86
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