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I79.0 - Aneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere


The ICD 10 Code for Aneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere is listed as I79.0.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: I79.0
Description: Aneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere
  • Code first underlying disease
  • Excludes1: syphilitic aneurysm (A52.01)
Diagnostic Related Groups
(MS-DRG v30.0)
299 - Peripheral Vascular Disorders W Mcc
300 - Peripheral Vascular Disorders W Cc
301 - Peripheral Vascular Disorders W/o Cc/mcc
Chapter Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Block Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79)
Parent I79 - Disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 9 Dx Code: 441.9 - Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site without mention of rupture (approximate)
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of I79.0:
I79.1 - Aortitis in diseases classified elsewhere
I79.8 - Other disorders of arteries, arterioles and capillaries in diseases classified elsewhere