M72.6

Approximate Synonyms

• Necrotizing fasciitis caused by microorganism

• Necrotizing fasciitis due to infectious organism with gangrene

• Necrotizing fasciitis with gangrene

Clinical Information

• A fulminating bacterial infection of the deep layers of the skin and fascia. It can be caused by many different organisms, with streptococcus pyogenes being the most common.

• Infection of the deep skin and subcutaneous tissues and necrosis of the fascia. It is caused by bacteria including group a streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus and clostridium perfringens. It may develop following trauma and invasive procedures.

Details

• M72.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM M72.6 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M72.6 – other international versions of ICD-10 M72.6 may differ.