2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I85.11Secondary esophageal varices with bleeding

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I80-I89›I85

ICD-10-CM I85.11
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I85.11 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for secondary esophageal varices with bleeding. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 368 through 370. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Gastrointestinal hemorrhage and Other specified diseases of veins and lymphatics.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I85.11
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Secondary esophageal varices with bleeding
Short Description
Secondary esophageal varices with bleeding
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
I85.1
Secondary esophageal varices

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI80-I89Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
CategoryI85Esophageal varices
This CodeI85.11Secondary esophageal varices with bleeding

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bleeding esophageal varices
  • Bleeding esophageal varices due to alcoholic liver disease
  • Bleeding esophageal varices due to autoimmune hepatitis
  • Bleeding esophageal varices due to hepatic fibrosis
  • Bleeding esophageal varices due to primary biliary cholangitis
  • Bleeding esophageal varices due to toxic liver disease
  • Bleeding esophageal varices due to viral hepatitis
  • Esophageal varices associated with another disorder
  • Esophageal varices due to cirrhosis of liver
  • Esophageal varices with bleeding due to schistosomiasis

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic(concealed)
      • esophagus
        • varix
          • secondary
    • Varix(lower limb)
      • esophagus (idiopathic) (primary) (ulcerated)
        • in (due to)
          • alcoholic liver disease
            • bleeding
    • Varix(lower limb)
      • esophagus (idiopathic) (primary) (ulcerated)
        • in (due to)
          • cirrhosis of liver
            • bleeding
    • Varix(lower limb)
      • esophagus (idiopathic) (primary) (ulcerated)
        • in (due to)
          • portal hypertension
            • bleeding
    • Varix(lower limb)
      • esophagus (idiopathic) (primary) (ulcerated)
        • in (due to)
          • schistosomiasis
            • bleeding
    • Varix(lower limb)
      • esophagus (idiopathic) (primary) (ulcerated)
        • in (due to)
          • toxic liver disease
            • bleeding
    • Varix(lower limb)
      • esophagus (idiopathic) (primary) (ulcerated)
        • secondary
          • bleeding

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR DIG021
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR CIR039
Other specified diseases of veins and lymphatics
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Esophagus Disorders

The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow something too large, too hot, or too cold. You may also notice it when something is wrong. You may feel pain or have trouble swallowing.

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Convert I85.11 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
456.20 Bleed esoph var oth dis
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About I85.11Overview

Is I85.11 (Secondary esophageal varices) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report secondary esophageal varices with bleeding on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does I85.11 group to?

When secondary esophageal varices with bleeding is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 368, 369, 370, with relative weights from 0.7008 to 1.5919 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of I85.11?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, secondary esophageal varices with bleeding converts to ICD-9-CM 456.20 (bleed esoph var oth dis). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.