Why ICD-10 codes are important
Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Unfortunately, patients often show no signs or symptoms before the aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, fails.
I71.2I71. 2 - Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture. ICD-10-CM.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture I71. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I71. 2 became effective on October 1, 2021.
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.
"Thoracic" refers to the part of the aorta that runs through the chest (thoracic aortic aneurysm). Aneurysms occur more often in the portion of the aorta that runs through the abdomen (abdominal aortic aneurysm).
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.
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.
The thoracic aorta runs from the aortic arch to the diaphragm, which is the point of separation between the chest cavity and the abdominal cavity. It provides blood to the muscles of the chest wall and the spinal cord.
A descending thoracic aortic aneurysm is bulging and weakness in the wall of the descending thoracic aorta, located in the back of the chest cavity. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, and it delivers blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
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.
Causes. The most common cause of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is hardening of the arteries. This condition is more common in people with high cholesterol, long-term high blood pressure, or who smoke.
The three types of cerebral aneurysms are: berry (saccular), fusiform and mycotic. The most common, "berry aneurysm," occurs more often in adults. It can range in size from a few millimeters to more than two centimeters. A family history of aneurysms may increase your risk.
There are three types of aneurysms based on their location on the aorta: thoracic, abdominal, and thoracoabdominal.
chest cavityThe thoracic aorta runs from the aortic arch to the diaphragm, which is the point of separation between the chest cavity and the abdominal cavity. It provides blood to the muscles of the chest wall and the spinal cord.
2 Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture.
I71.0I71. 0 - Dissection of aorta | ICD-10-CM.
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.
Clinical Information. A sac formation resulting from the localized dilatation of the wall of the aorta. An abnormal balloon- or sac-like dilatation in the wall of aorta. Most aneurysms -- abnormal bulges or "ballooning" in the wall of an artery -- occur in the aorta.
Sac formed by the dilatation of the wall of the aorta.
abdominal aortic aneurysms occur in the part of the aorta running through the abdomen.
The aorta is the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. There are two types of aortic aneurysm: thoracic aortic aneurysms occur in the part of the aorta running through the chest. abdominal aortic aneurysms occur in the part of the aorta running through the abdomen.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I71.9 became effective on October 1, 2021.