I71.011 is the authoritative medical code for Dissection of aortic arch. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for dissection of aortic arch (ICD-10-CM I71.011), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Dissection of aortic arch is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code I71.011. Code first: , if applicable:; syphilitic aortic aneurysm A52.01; traumatic aortic aneurysm (S25.09, S35.09).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for I71.011 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Code First
Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.
- , if applicable:
- syphilitic aortic aneurysm A52.01
- traumatic aortic aneurysm (S25.09, S35.09)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does I71.011 need to be sequenced after another code?
Yes. Code first: , if applicable:; syphilitic aortic aneurysm (A52.01); traumatic aortic aneurysm (S25.09, S35.09).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to I71.011 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- I71 — Aortic aneurysm and dissection
- I71.0 — Dissection of aorta
- I71.00 — Dissection of unspecified site of aorta
- I71.01 — Dissection of thoracic aorta
- I71.010 — Dissection of ascending aorta
- I71.012 — Dissection of descending thoracic aorta
- I71.019 — Dissection of thoracic aorta, unspecified
- I71.02 — Dissection of abdominal aorta
- I71.03 — Dissection of thoracoabdominal aorta
- I71.1 — Thoracic aortic aneurysm, ruptured
View all 39 codes in the I71 family
Indexed Clinical Terms (1)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Dissection, aorta, thoracic, aortic arch