ICD-10 Code I71.30 – Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I71.30 – Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured, unspecified
What it is
I71.30 identifies a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm when the record does not specify the exact abdominal segment. Use it for a life-threatening tear in the abdominal aorta with bleeding, when documentation remains nonspecific.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include sudden abdominal, back, or flank pain, hypotension, and signs of shock, but you should code only what the provider documents.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm and does not identify a more specific location in the abdominal aorta. It also applies when the rupture is confirmed clinically, surgically, or by imaging, but the anatomic detail is absent. Check documentation if the record distinguishes infrarenal, suprarenal, or other specific sites.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for an abdominal aortic aneurysm without rupture, or when the rupture is described at a more specific abdominal aortic segment. If the chart only says aneurysm or dissection, code the documented condition instead.
Coding tip
Review operative notes and imaging carefully, because a more specific ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm code may be available.