I71.11 Insurance Policy Changes

ICD-10 I71.11 is officially defined as "Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, ruptured." code I71.11 is referenced in 3 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for code I71.11 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Aetna · Identified Oct 23, 2026Medium impact
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (CPB 0702, reviewed 2026-10-15)
Aetna considers one-time ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms medically necessary for men 65 years of age or older. Aetna considers AAA screening experimental, investigational, or unproven for all other indications. The policy also considers CCR2 PET/CT for AAA screening, m6A methylation testing for AAA, JAK2V617F screening for ascending aortic aneurysms, and artificial intelligence for AAA screening and identification experimental, investigational, or unproven.
Aetna · Identified Aug 12, 2026Medium impact
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (CPB 0702, reviewed 2025-12-19)
Aetna considers one-time ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) medically necessary for men 65 years of age or older, and considers AAA screening experimental, investigational, or unproven for all other indications. Aetna also considers the following experimental, investigational, or unproven: CCR2 PET/CT for AAA screening, m6A methylation for AAA diagnosis and prognosis, JAK2V617F screening for ascending aortic aneurysms, and artificial intelligence for AAA screening and identification, growth and rupture prediction, endograft sizing and pre-operative planning, and prediction of post-operative outcomes. CPT 76706 is covered if the selection criteria are met, and CPT 81270 (JAK2 V617F gene analysis) is listed as not covered for the indications in the policy.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi · Identified Jun 20, 2026Medium impact
Endovascular Stent Grafts for Disorders of the Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular stent grafts using FDA-approved devices may be considered medically necessary for descending thoracic aortic aneurysms used according to FDA-approved specifications, for acute complicated (organ or limb ischemia or rupture) type B thoracic aortic dissection, and for traumatic descending aortic tears or rupture. Endovascular stent grafts are investigational for descending aortic disorders that do not meet these criteria, including uncomplicated aortic dissection, and for ascending aortic disorders, including thoracic aortic arch aneurysms. The 05/29/2026 update changed the device description and the policy guidelines on endograft placement and removed the ICD-9 procedure and diagnosis codes from the code reference, with the policy statements unchanged.

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What insurance policy changes affect code I71.11?

There are 3 tracked policy changes affecting code I71.11, including updates from Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for code I71.11?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for code I71.11 include: Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi.

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (CPB 0702, reviewed 2026-10-15)

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (CPB 0702, reviewed 2025-12-19)

Endovascular Stent Grafts for Disorders of the Thoracic Aorta

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