2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I86Varicose veins of other sites

ICD-10-CM Codes›I00–I99›I80-I89›I86

ICD-10-CM I86
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

I86 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for varicose veins of other sites, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as I86.0, I86.1, I86.2, and I86.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
I86
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Varicose veins of other sites
Short Description
Varicose veins of other sites
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
I80-I89
Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterI00–I99Diseases of the circulatory system
SectionI80-I89Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
CategoryI86Varicose veins of other sites
This CodeI86Varicose veins of other sites

Specific Coding for Varicose veins of other sitesOverview

Non-specific codes like I86 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use I86.0 for Sublingual varices

  • Use I86.1 for Scrotal varices

  • Use I86.2 for Pelvic varices

  • Use I86.3 for Vulval varices

  • Use I86.4 for Gastric varices

  • Use I86.8 for Varicose veins of other specified sites

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • varicose veins of unspecified site I83.9

Type 2 Excludes

Patient EducationClinical

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the skin. They usually occur in the legs, but also can form in other parts of the body. Hemorrhoids are a type of varicose vein.

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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 I86Overview

Is I86 (Varicose veins of other sites) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for varicose veins of other sites, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for varicose veins of other sites need a more specific code from this category, such as I86.0, I86.1, and I86.2.