I71.8: Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured
I71.8, aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 5 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 30 HCPCS Level II codes, including J0461 (Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg), J0153 (Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any…), J1250 (Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg). The articles come from 4 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with I71.8 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J0461 | Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J0153 | Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J1250 | Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J0280 | Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J1245 | Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J2785 | Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| Q9957 | Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| Q9956 | Injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| A9700 | Supply of injectable contrast material for use in echocardiography, per study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8921 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; complete | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8922 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; follow-up or limited study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8923 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, complete, without spectral or color doppler echocardiography | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8924 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, follow-up or limited study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8928 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8929 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, complete, with spectral doppler echocardiography, and with color flow doppler echocardiography | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| C8930 | Transthoracic echocardiography, with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report; including performance of continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, with physician supervision | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q9955 | Injection, perflexane lipid microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| A9500 | Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9502 | Technetium tc-99m tetrofosmin, diagnostic, per study dose | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9555 | Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9505 | Thallium tl-201 thallous chloride, diagnostic, per millicurie | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9526 | Nitrogen n-13 ammonia, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 40 millicuries | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A4641 | Radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic, not otherwise classified | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9501 | Technetium tc-99m teboroxime, diagnostic, per study dose | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| A9611 | Flurpiridaz f 18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
5 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing I71.8
- A56476: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 13 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33457
- A52850: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33557, L33959
- A56722: Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34623, L35003
- A57306: Billing and Coding: Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 19 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33577, L34338
- A56781: Billing and Coding: Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 17 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33577, L34338
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other I71 diagnoses (Aortic aneurysm and dissection)
- I71.00 — Dissection of unspecified site of aorta
- I71.010 — Dissection of ascending aorta
- I71.011 — Dissection of aortic arch
- 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
- I71.10 — Thoracic aortic aneurysm, ruptured, unspecified
- I71.11 — Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, ruptured
- I71.12 — Aneurysm of the aortic arch, ruptured
- I71.13 — Aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta, ruptured
- I71.20 — Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
- I71.21 — Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
- I71.22 — Aneurysm of the aortic arch, without rupture
- I71.23 — Aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta, without rupture
- I71.30 — Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured, unspecified
- I71.31 — Pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured
- I71.32 — Juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured
- I71.33 — Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured
- I71.40 — Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
- I71.41 — Pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
- I71.42 — Juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
- I71.43 — Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
- I71.50 — Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured, unspecified
- I71.51 — Supraceliac aneurysm of the thoracoabdominal aorta, ruptured
- I71.52 — Paravisceral aneurysm of the thoracoabdominal aorta, ruptured
- I71.60 — Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
- I71.61 — Supraceliac aneurysm of the thoracoabdominal aorta, without rupture
- I71.62 — Paravisceral aneurysm of the thoracoabdominal aorta, without rupture
- I71.9 — Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, without rupture
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover I71.8 (Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 5 Medicare billing and coding articles list I71.8 as a covered diagnosis for 30 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 I71.8?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J0461 (Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg, 3 articles); J0153 (Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any…, 3 articles); J1250 (Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg, 3 articles); J0280 (Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg, 3 articles); J1245 (Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg, 3 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list I71.8?
A56476 (Billing and Coding: Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging); A52850 (Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography); A56722 (Billing and Coding: Intraoperative Neurophysiological Testing), and 2 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code I71.8?
I71.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured, in category I71 (Aortic aneurysm and dissection), chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J0461
- Watch J0461 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J0461
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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