ICD-10-CM Code I71.8
Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Adult Only
Code is only used for patients 15 years old or older.I71.8 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code I71 is used to code Aortic aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is enlargement (dilation) of the aorta to greater than 1.5 times normal size. They usually cause no symptoms except when ruptured. Occasionally there may be abdominal, back or leg pain.
| Specialty: | Vascular Surgery |
| MeSH Code: | D001014 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 441 |
CT reconstruction image of an abdominal aortic aneurysm
Coding Notes for I71.8 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Rupture of aorta NOS
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #299-301 - Peripheral vascular disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #299-301 - Peripheral vascular disorders with CC.
- DRG Group #299-301 - Peripheral vascular disorders without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I71.8 - Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I71.8. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 441.5 was previously used, I71.8 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: I71 - Aortic aneurysm and dissection