ICD-10-CM N49.3 is the diagnosis code for Fournier gangrene. This code falls under the section "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 — Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where N49.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, N49.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
N49.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fournier gangrene". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of N49.3 is N49 ("Inflammatory disorders of male genital organs, not elsewhere classified"). N49.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
N49.3 is located in Section N40-N53 — "Diseases of male genital organs" within Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use N49.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fournier gangrene" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Fournier gangrene is N49.3.
Yes, N49.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
N49.3 is in Chapter 14 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, N49.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.