I79.1
BillableAortitis in diseases classified elsewhere
I79.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Aortitis 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 · NIHWhat are vascular diseases? Your vascular system is your body's network of blood vessels. It includes your: Arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your tissues and organs Veins, which carry the blood and waste products back to your heart Capillaries, which are tiny blood vessels that connect your small arteries to your small veins. The walls of the capillaries are thin and leaky, to allow for an…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •syphilitic aortitis (A52.02)
Code first
- •underlying disease
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code I79.1?
- I79.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Aortitis in diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
- Is I79.1 a billable code?
- Yes — I79.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from I79.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): syphilitic aortitis (A52.02).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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