I72.0 vs I72.5
I72.0 (Aneurysm of carotid artery) compared with I72.5 (Aneurysm of other precerebral arteries), 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. I72.5 carries an Excludes2 note covering I72.0: “aneurysm of carotid artery (I72.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| I72.0Aneurysm of carotid artery | I72.5Aneurysm of other precerebral arteries | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) |
| Definition | Aneurysm of carotid artery is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I72.0). | Aneurysm of other precerebral arteries is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I72.5). |
| Includes | aneurysm (cirsoid) (false) (ruptured) Aneurysm of common carotid artery Aneurysm of external carotid artery Aneurysm of internal carotid artery, extracranial portion | aneurysm (cirsoid) (false) (ruptured) Aneurysm of basilar artery (trunk) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources