2025 ICD-10-CM code I71.1
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Diseases of the circulatory system - Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79) Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99) Feed
Thoracic aortic aneurysm, ruptured.
Medical necessity for treatment is established by the presence of a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm, which is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention.
The physician is responsible for diagnosing the condition, assessing the severity, and determining the appropriate course of treatment, which may involve surgical intervention or medical management.
In simple words: A bulge in the part of the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart through the chest (thoracic aorta) has burst.
A life-threatening condition characterized by a permanent localized dilation of the thoracic aorta, involving all three layers of the vessel wall, that has ruptured.
Example 1: A 65-year-old male with a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe chest pain radiating to the back. Imaging reveals a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm., A 50-year-old female involved in a high-speed motor vehicle accident is found to have a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm on CT scan., A 70-year-old male with a known thoracic aortic aneurysm experiences a sudden worsening of back pain and shortness of breath.He is diagnosed with a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm.
Documentation should include the location and size of the aneurysm, the presence of rupture, associated symptoms, and any relevant medical history, such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, or connective tissue disorders. Imaging studies such as CT scans or MRIs are crucial for confirming the diagnosis.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Cardiology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital