ICD Code I71.10

ICD code I71.10 is a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm that is not specified as to its exact location within the thoracic aorta.

1. Evidence of a thoracic aortic aneurysm confirmed by imaging or intraoperative findings

2. Clinical or radiological signs of rupture, such as sudden onset chest or back pain, hypotension, or evidence of hemorrhage

3. No specification of the underlying cause or etiology of the aneurysm

4. No further anatomical detail provided beyond thoracic location

5. Absence of documentation specifying whether the rupture is traumatic or non-traumatic

Relevant CPT codes for ICD-10 code I71.10 include:

- 33860: Aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or without patch graft; ascending aorta, with cardiopulmonary bypass

- 33863: Aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or without patch graft; descending thoracic aorta

- 33870: Repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm with graft; open, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass

- 33871: Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta using stent graft(s), including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all radiological supervision and interpretation, and all associated services

- 35221: Repair of blood vessel with graft; thoracic aorta

- 33999: Unlisted procedure, cardiac surgery (if none of the above codes are appropriate for the specific procedure performed)

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