I71.0
Dissection of aorta
Clinical Information
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A progressive tear in the aorta characterized by a separation of the media layer from the outer-most layer.
Details
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I71.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I71.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I71.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 I71.0 may differ.