2016 icd 10 code for taa

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What is the ICD-10 code for TAA?

I71.2I71. 2 - Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture | ICD-10-CM.

What is TAA in cardiology?

Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) can develop in the upper part of the aorta that runs through the chest cavity. Smoking, high blood pressure and family history are among the risk factors for the development of this condition. The risk of developing a TAA increases with age.

What is TAA aneurysm?

A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the upper part of the body's main blood vessel (aorta). Aneurysms can develop anywhere in the aorta. A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the body's main artery (aorta) in the chest.

What is a TAA repair?

Request an Appointment. Endovascular repair is surgery to fix a weakened part (thoracic aortic aneurysm) in the main artery (aorta) that carries blood from the heart to the lower half of the body.

What is the ICD 10 code for thoracic aortic aneurysm?

ICD-10 code I71. 2 for Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

Is a thoracic aortic aneurysm considered heart disease?

Thoracic aortic aneurysms are serious health risks because they can burst or rupture. A ruptured aneurysm can cause severe internal bleeding, which can rapidly lead to shock or death. If an aneurysm is large and close to the heart, it may affect the heart valves and lead to a condition called congestive heart failure.

What causes TAA?

Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm causes Family history (first-degree relatives such as father or brother) Genetic factors. Hyperlipidemia (elevated fats in the blood) Hypertension (high blood pressure)

What is thoracic aorta atherosclerosis?

What is atherosclerosis of the aorta? Having atherosclerosis (say "ath-uh-roh-skluh-ROH-sis") of the aorta means that a material called plaque (fat and calcium) has built up in the inside wall of a large blood vessel called the aorta. This plaque buildup is sometimes called "hardening of the arteries."

Is ascending aorta the same as thoracic aorta?

The entire aorta divides into two parts: the thoracic aorta and the abdominal aorta. The ascending aorta, along with the aortic arch and the descending aorta, makes up the thoracic aorta.

What is thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair?

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a procedure to treat an aneurysm in the upper part of your aorta. The aorta is your body's largest artery. An aneurysm is a weak, bulging area in the aorta wall. If it bursts (ruptures), it can be deadly. TEVAR is a minimally invasive surgery.

How is an aortic tear repaired?

Your surgeon will attach a synthetic graft to the end of a tube (catheter). The graft is made of metal and polyester. Your surgeon will place the catheter into an artery in your leg. Using X-ray images as a guide, the surgeon will thread the graft through your artery, to the affected part of the aorta for the repair.

Where is the thoracic aorta?

The aorta is the largest artery in the body and is the blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to all parts of the body. The section of the aorta that runs through the chest is called the thoracic aorta and, as the aorta moves down through the abdomen it is called the abdominal aorta.

The ICD code I712 is used to code Thoracic aortic aneurysm

A thoracic aortic aneurysm is an aortic aneurysm that presents primarily in the thorax.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I71.2 - Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I71.2. 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 441.2 was previously used, I71.2 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.