ICD Code I71.9

ICD code I71.9 is an aortic aneurysm of an unspecified site, without evidence of rupture.

1. Presence of an aortic aneurysm confirmed by imaging or clinical evaluation

2. No evidence of rupture (e.g., absence of acute pain, hypotension, or signs of internal bleeding)

3. The specific location of the aneurysm within the aorta is not documented or cannot be determined

4. Patient may be asymptomatic or present with nonspecific symptoms such as back pain, abdominal discomfort, or a pulsatile mass

5. No documentation of dissection or other aortic pathology

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code I71.9 include:

- 34802: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies), using aorto-uni-iliac or aorto-aortic prosthesis

- 34803: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies), using modular bifurcated prosthesis

- 35081: Direct repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or without patch graft; abdominal aorta

- 35102: Direct repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or without patch graft; thoracic aorta

- 75952: Endovascular repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or dissection, initial aortic endoprosthesis deployment, radiological supervision and interpretation

- 75630: Aortography, abdominal, by serialography, radiological supervision and interpretation

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of ICD code I71.9.

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