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Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 528.1
Cancrum oris
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 528.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 528.1 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).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 528.1 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM A69.0 Necrotizing ulcerative stomatitis
Clinical Information
  • A severe gangrenous process occurring predominantly in debilitated and malnourished children, especially in underdeveloped countries. It typically begins as a small vesicle or ulcer on the gingiva that rapidly becomes necrotic and spreads to produce extensive destruction of the buccal and labial mucosa and tissues of the face, which may result in severe disfigurement and even death. Various bacteria have been implicated in the etiology. (Dorland, 27th ed)
  • Gangrene of the mucous membranes of the mouth leading to ulcers and destruction of the soft tissues of the face and bones. It usually occurs in malnourished children in areas of poor sanitation and immunocompromised patients
Applies To
  • Gangrenous stomatitis
  • Noma
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 528.1:
  • Cancrum oris 528.1
  • Gangrene, gangrenous (anemia) (artery) (cellulitis) (dermatitis) (dry) (infective) (moist) (pemphigus) (septic) (skin) (stasis) (ulcer) 785.4
    • hospital noma 528.1
    • mouth 528.1
    • noma 528.1
    • stomatitis 528.1
  • Necrosis, necrotic
    • stomatitis 528.1
  • Noma (gangrenous) (hospital) (infective) 528.1
    • auricle (see also Gangrene) 785.4
    • mouth 528.1
    • pudendi (see also Vulvitis) 616.10
    • vulvae (see also Vulvitis) 616.10
  • Stomatitis 528.00
    • gangrenous 528.1
    • necrotic 528.1
 528.09 ICD9Data.com 528.2 
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