I79.0
BillableAneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere
I79.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Aneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere. 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 are in the aorta, the main artery that runs from the heart through the chest and abdomen. There are two types of aortic aneurysm: Thoracic aortic aneurysms…
Read more about Aortic Aneurysm at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •syphilitic aneurysm (A52.01)
Code first
- •underlying disease
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code I79.0?
- I79.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Aneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
- Is I79.0 a billable code?
- Yes — I79.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from I79.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): syphilitic aneurysm (A52.01).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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