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ICD-10-CM Code for Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture I71.21

ICD-10 code I71.21 for Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

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Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture

I71

Code first , if applicable:
syphilitic aortic aneurysm (A52.01)
traumatic aortic aneurysm (S25.09, S35.09)

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