Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured, unspecified

This code signifies a life-threatening condition involving a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, where the exact location of the rupture within the abdominal aorta is not specified in the medical record. It indicates a sudden and catastrophic event requiring immediate medical intervention due to internal bleeding.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm but lacks further specificity regarding the infrarenal, juxtarenal, or suprarenal location. This is typically encountered in emergency department settings or initial operative reports where precise anatomical detail may not yet be fully established.

• Always seek further specificity regarding the rupture site (e.g., infrarenal, juxtarenal, suprarenal) if available in the documentation to assign a more precise code.
• This code is for a ruptured aneurysm; do not use it for unruptured aneurysms, even if symptomatic.
• Ensure documentation supports the "ruptured" status, such as evidence of hemorrhage, hemodynamic instability, or surgical findings.