Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm is reported with code _____.
A) I71.00
B) I71.1
C) I71.2
D) I71.8

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Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm is specifically reported with code I71.1, which is the code for thoracic aortic aneurysm, ruptured. The other codes listed are for different types of aneurysms (I71.00 for unspecified aortic aneurysm, I71.2 for abdominal aortic aneurysm, and I71.8 for other specified aortic aneurysm).

Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Is Reported with Code _____