Find information on infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnosis, including clinical documentation requirements, ICD-10 codes (I71.4), medical coding guidelines, and healthcare resources. Learn about AAA screening, symptoms, treatment options, and risk factors. This resource provides essential information for healthcare professionals, coders, and patients seeking to understand infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Also known as
Aneurysm of abdominal aorta
Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Aneurysm of iliac artery
Aneurysm affecting the iliac arteries.
Aorto-iliac occlusive disease
Blockage affecting aorta and iliac arteries.
Atherosclerosis of aorta
Hardening/narrowing of the aorta.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the aneurysm ruptured?
Yes
Is it symptomatic?
No
Is it symptomatic?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Infrarenal AAA |
Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm |
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
Missing or unclear aneurysm size in documentation impacts accurate ICD-10 coding (e.g., I71.4 vs. I71.5) and appropriate care planning.
Confusing rupture (I71.3) with symptomatic (I71.4, I71.5) leads to incorrect coding, affecting quality metrics and reimbursement.
Lack of clear documentation specifying infrarenal location can lead to coding errors and impact clinical pathway selection.
Patient presents with complaints concerning infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Presenting symptoms include (but are not limited to) abdominal pain, back pain, pulsating abdominal mass, and in some cases, lower extremity pain. Patient history includes [Insert relevant medical history, including risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of AAA, connective tissue disorders, and age]. Physical examination reveals [Insert physical exam findings, including presence or absence of palpable pulsatile mass, abdominal bruit, femoral pulses]. Diagnostic imaging, including abdominal ultrasound, CT angiogram, or MRI angiogram, confirms the presence of an infrarenal AAA measuring [Insert aneurysm diameter]. The aneurysm is located [Describe the anatomical location of the aneurysm in relation to the renal arteries]. Differential diagnoses considered include other causes of abdominal pain, such as renal colic, diverticulitis, and mesenteric ischemia. Assessment confirms the diagnosis of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. Treatment plan includes [Describe the treatment plan, including surveillance, medical management for risk factor control (e.g., blood pressure management, smoking cessation), or surgical intervention (e.g., open repair, endovascular aneurysm repair EVAR)]. The patient was counseled on the risks and benefits of each treatment option. Follow-up is scheduled to monitor aneurysm size and symptoms. ICD-10 code I71.4 (Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured) or I71.3 (Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture) is applicable based on rupture status. CPT codes for relevant procedures, such as ultrasound, CT angiography, or surgical repair, will be documented separately. Patient education materials regarding abdominal aortic aneurysm management were provided.