I77.80: Penetrating aortic ulcer [PAU]
You have a deep wound in your aorta.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood.
The aorta begins at the heart itself. First it runs upwards and then it arches down through the chest to the abdomen. At around the level of the navel, the aorta branches into 2 large blood vessels. These blood vessels first run to the pelvis and then to the legs.
During the course of one’s life, various substances can be deposited in the wall of the aorta. In the area around these deposits, the wall can tear and the tissue can die off. This causes a wound in the wall of the aorta. This type of deep wound is also known as an ulcer. Blood can leak through the wound. The wound can also cause the wall of the aorta to tear more. A wound in the aorta can be very painful and life-threatening.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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