ICD-Code M72.6: Necrotizing fasciitis
- M72.60 Necrotizing fasciitis Multiple sites
- M72.61 Necrotizing fasciitis Shoulder region
- M72.62 Necrotizing fasciitis Upper arm
- M72.63 Necrotizing fasciitis Forearm
- M72.64 Necrotizing fasciitis Hand
- M72.65 Necrotizing fasciitis Pelvic region and thigh
- M72.66 Necrotizing fasciitis Lower leg
- M72.67 Necrotizing fasciitis Ankle and foot
- M72.68 Necrotizing fasciitis Other
- M72.69 Necrotizing fasciitis Site unspecified
Note
In outpatient care, the ICD code on medical documents is always appended with a diagnostic confidence indicator (A, G, V or Z): A (excluded diagnosis), G (confirmed diagnosis), V (tentative diagnosis) and Z (condition after a confirmed diagnosis).
Source
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