I72.0
BillableAneurysm of carotid artery
I72.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Aneurysm of carotid artery. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn aneurysm is a bulge or "ballooning" in the wall of an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body. If an aneurysm grows large, it can burst and cause dangerous bleeding or even death. Most aneurysms occur in the aorta , the main artery that runs from the heart through the chest and abdomen. Aneurysms also can happen in arteries in the brain, heart and…
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Includes
- •Aneurysm of common carotid artery
- •Aneurysm of external carotid artery
- •Aneurysm of internal carotid artery, extracranial portion
Excludes1 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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