Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for type a aortic dissection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Type A Aortic Dissection
Use ICD-10 code I71.010 for dissection of ascending aorta, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Pericardial effusion
Use when there is a documented pericardial effusion as a complication.
The ICD-10 code for Type A aortic dissection, involving the ascending aorta, is I71.010.
Documentation should specify 'Stanford Type A' and include imaging findings confirming dissection in the ascending aorta.