I72 vs I77.79
I72 (Other aneurysm) compared with I77.79 (Dissection of other specified artery), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. I72 carries an Excludes2 note covering I77.79: “dissection of artery NEC (I77.79)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| I72Other aneurysm | I77.79Dissection of other specified artery | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) |
| Definition | Other aneurysm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (I72). | Dissection of other specified artery is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I77.79). |
| Includes | aneurysm (cirsoid) (false) (ruptured) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources