I72.8
BillableAneurysm of other specified arteries
HCC Category Mapping
V24HCC 108 — Vascular Disease
0.297ESRDHCC 108 — Vascular Disease
0.000What This Code Means
A weakened, bulging section of an artery in a location not specifically listed in other aneurysm codes.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the artery location does not fit into more specific I72 codes
- •Document the specific artery location in the medical record for clarity
Clinical Significance
Aneurysm of other specified arteries serves as a catch-all for aneurysms in arterial territories not specifically classified elsewhere, such as splenic, hepatic, superior mesenteric, or other visceral arteries. Splenic artery aneurysm is the most common visceral artery aneurysm and carries rupture risk, particularly during pregnancy. Accurate coding of these unusual aneurysm locations supports comprehensive vascular disease documentation.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Identification of the specific artery involved
- ✓Imaging confirmation with measurements
- ✓Etiology when known (atherosclerotic, mycotic, post-traumatic, connective tissue disorder)
- ✓Assessment of rupture risk and complications
- ✓Laterality when applicable
- ✓Treatment plan (surveillance, embolization, surgical repair)
Commonly Confused Codes
I72.0-I72.6 — Specific artery aneurysm codes: use the specific code if the artery has one (carotid, upper extremity, renal, iliac, lower extremity, precerebral, vertebral)I72.9 — Aneurysm of unspecified site: use I72.8 when the artery is identified but does not have its own specific codeI71.x — Aortic aneurysm codes: aortic aneurysms have their own specific categoryK55.011-K55.019 — Focal (segmental) acute small intestine ischemia: mesenteric artery complications may overlap
Code Hierarchy
└I72Other aneurysm└I72.8Aneurysm of other specified arteries
└I72.8Aneurysm of other specified arteries