I79.0
I79.0: Aneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
I79.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for aneurysm of aorta in diseases classified elsewhere. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check I79.0 with the rest of the claim: free scrubberExcludes1: never code together
These conditions cannot occur together. Billing both on the same encounter is a denial.
- syphilitic aneurysm (A52.01)
Code first
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code.
- underlying disease
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
I79.0 is named in 20 Medicare coverage policies: 20 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A52850Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography
- A56232Billing and Coding: Foot Care
- A56421Billing and Coding: CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis
- A56476Billing and Coding: Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.