I71.01

Dissection of thoracic aorta

Diagnosis reference

Nonbillable category

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Effective periodOctober 1, 2026–September 30, 2027

SourceCMS ICD-10-CM order file

ClassificationDiagnosis · clinical modification

Related entries

Up to 30 descendants in this category

CODE	DESCRIPTION	TYPE
I71.010	Dissection of ascending aorta	Billable
I71.011	Dissection of aortic arch	Billable
I71.012	Dissection of descending thoracic aorta	Billable
I71.019	Dissection of thoracic aorta, unspecified	Billable

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