Aortic Ectasia ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Aortic Ectasia

Aortic ectasia is a condition that involves the dilatation of the aorta. ICD-10 codes related to aortic ectasia play a pivotal role in facilitating accurate and efficient billing as well as record-keeping in the healthcare industry. 

Here are the four commonly used ICD-10 codes for aortic ectasia that practitioners can use: 

• I77.810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
• I77.811: Abdominal arotic ectasia
• I77.812: Thoracoabdominal aortic ectasia
• I77.819: Aortic ectasia, unspecified site

Which Aortic Ectasia ICD codes are Billable: 

All of the aforementioned codes that can be used for aortic ectasia are billable. These are  are I77.810, I77.811, I77.812, and I77.819. 

Clinical Information

• Aortic ectasia, which is also known as annuloaortic ectasia, is a condition wherein there’s an enlargement or dilation of the ascending aorta and the aortic annulus. It may also be or include a loss of function of the aorta. 
• Although symptoms may not manifest during the early stages, if aortic ectasia worsens, a patient may experience symptoms like stroke, abdominal distress, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, and numbness or hypothermia in one’s extremities. 
• Aortic ectasia may appear or happen on its own due to aging or hypertension or in conjunction with a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. 
• Patients with aortic ectasia can experience chest pain, shortness of breath, or an irregular heartbeat. 
• To diagnose aortic ectasia, the patient must undergo physical examination and imaging tests like an echocardiogram or a CT scan. 
• Treatment is typically medication to control one’s cholesterol, blood pressure, and lifestyle changes. Surgery may be required in extreme cases.

Synonyms Include:

• Thoracic aortic ectasia
• Abdominal aortic ectasia
• Ascending aortic ectasia
• Thoracoabdominal aortic ectasia
• Dilatation of descending aorta