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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for throat gangrene

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Gangrene, gangrenous (connective tissue) (dropsical) (dry) (moist) (skin) (ulcer) › throat”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding throat gangrene

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for throat gangrene; the code depends on the details below.

More specific throat gangrene codes (official index)

  • diphtheritic A36.0 — Pharyngeal diphtheria
  • Vincent's A69.1 — Other Vincent's infections

Common questions about throat gangrene ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for diphtheritic throat gangrene?

A36.0 — Pharyngeal diphtheria.

What is the ICD-10 code for vincent's throat gangrene?

A69.1 — Other Vincent's infections.