icd 10 code for acute dissection of thoracic aorta

by Prof. Mollie Johns 8 min read

I71.01

What is the ICD-10 code for dissection of thoracic aorta?

I71.01ICD-10 code I71. 01 for Dissection of thoracic aorta is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

What is the ICD-10 code for type A aortic dissection?

I71.0I71. 0 - Dissection of aorta. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for ascending aortic dissection?

ICD-10-CM Code for Aortic aneurysm and dissection I71.

What is thoracic aortic dissection?

A serious complication of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is an aortic dissection. This is a tear in the aortic lining. It can occur anywhere along the aorta. An aortic dissection starts with a tear in the inner layer of the aortic wall of the thoracic aorta. This can be a life-threatening emergency.

What is the difference between Type A and Type B aortic dissection?

In the Stanford classification of aortic dissection: Type A involves the ascending aorta and may progress to involve the arch and thoracoabdominal aorta. Type B involves the descending thoracic or thoracoabdominal aorta distal to the left subclavian artery without involvement of ascending aorta.

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.

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.

Is the aortic root part of the thoracic aorta?

The Thoracic Aorta has 4 distinct parts: Aortic Root – Lies in the front portion of the chest below the sternum. It starts at the level of the heart and includes the aortic valve and the portion where the coronary arteries arise called the Sinus of Valsalva.

What is the CPT code for aortic dissection?

33858 Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic dissection. 33859 for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)

Is a ruptured aortic aneurysm the same as aortic dissection?

An aneurysm that bleeds into the brain can lead to stroke or death. Aortic dissection occurs when the layers of the wall of the aorta separate or are torn, allowing blood to flow between those layers and causing them to separate further.

What is a thoracic aortic dissection repair?

This procedure is done to improve blood flow to the arteries that feed the abdominal organs and kidneys, and sometimes the pelvis and legs. The operation entails removing the dissection flap from the aorta and possibly replacing a portion of the aorta. You are given general anesthesia.

How is aortic dissection diagnosis?

X-ray are used to produce cross-sectional images of the body. A CT of the chest can confirm a diagnosis of aortic dissection. Magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA). An MRA uses a magnetic field and radio wave energy to create images of your blood vessels.