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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Aneurysm

ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Aneurysm

I71.1
I71.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for thoracic aneurysm includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
TAA
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Aneurysm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Thoracic Aneurysm

Use ICD-10 code I71.1 for ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm

Non-Billable
I71.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of rupture confirmed by imaging

Applicable To

  • • Ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm
  • • Ruptured descending thoracic aortic aneurysm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure rupture is clearly documented in clinical notes.

Unruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm

Non-Billable
I71.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing aneurysm without rupture
  • • Documentation of size and site

Applicable To

  • • Ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm
  • • Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific site and size of the aneurysm.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I79.0

Aneurysm in diseases classified elsewhere

Use when the aneurysm is due to another condition like Marfan syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a thoracic aneurysm?

The ICD-10 code for a thoracic aneurysm is I71.2 for unruptured and I71.1 for ruptured cases, specifying the site and rupture status.

How do you code a thoracic aortic aneurysm?

Code a thoracic aortic aneurysm using I71.2 for unruptured and I71.1 for ruptured, ensuring documentation specifies the site and rupture status.

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