Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I77.819 is the diagnosis code for Aortic ectasia, unspecified site. This code falls under the section "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where I77.819 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I77.819 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I77.819 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Aortic ectasia, unspecified site". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I77.819 is I77.81 ("Aortic ectasia"). I77.819 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I77.819 is located in Section I70-I79 — "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use I77.819 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Aortic ectasia, unspecified site" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Aortic ectasia, unspecified site is I77.819.
Yes, I77.819 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I77.819 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I77.819 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.