Why ICD-10 codes are important
The procedure code 02RX0KZ is in the medical and surgical section and is part of the heart and great vessels body system, classified under the replacement operation. The applicable bodypart is thoracic aorta, ascending/arch. 02RX0KZ replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code (s):
The ICD-10-CM is a catalog of diagnosis codes used by medical professionals for medical coding and reporting in health care settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates.
Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
ICD-10 code I71 for Aortic aneurysm and dissection is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .
An aortic aneurysm occurs when a weak spot in the wall of the aorta begins to bulge, as shown in the image on the left. An aneurysm can occur anywhere in the aorta. Having an aortic aneurysm increases the risk of a tear in the aortic lining (aortic dissection), as shown in the image on the right.
33858 Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic dissection. 33859 for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)
Another classification system (DeBakey Classification) defines dissection by three types. Type 1 originates in the ascending aorta and extends through the downstream aorta. Type 2 originates and is limited to the ascending aorta (both would be considered Stanford Type A).
Type I involves the ascending aorta, arch, and descending thoracic aorta and may progress to involve the abdominal aorta. Type II is confined to the ascending aorta. Type IIIa involves the descending thoracic aorta distal to the left subclavian artery and proximal to the celiac artery.
Type A aortic dissection occurs in the ascending aorta, which is the curved part of the aorta that extends upward from the heart. This tear may extend along the upper part of the aorta and down toward the abdomen. Type A is the most common type of aortic dissection and is more likely to be acute than chronic.
0: Dissection of aorta.
For repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm use CPT codes 36200, 36245-36248, and 36140 as appropriate.
Angiography code 36120 Introduction of needle or intracatheter, retrograde brachial artery, is also deleted. As a replacement, code 36410 becomes a standalone code and is revised to indicate: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery.
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.
Chronic type B aortic dissection is defined as one in which the tear originates in the descending thoracic aorta and which has been present for more than 90 days.
Most aortic dissections occur because high blood pressure causes the artery's wall to deteriorate. People have sudden, excruciating pain, most commonly across the chest but also in the back between the shoulder blades.