Esophageal varices (I85) ICD-10-CM
The I85 code range covers esophageal varices with 7 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
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Codes in the I85 Range 7 codes · 4 billable
- I85 Esophageal varicesNon-billable
- I85.0 Esophageal varicesNon-billable
- I85.00 Esophageal varices without bleeding
- I85.01 Esophageal varices with bleeding
- I85.1 Secondary esophageal varicesNon-billable
- I85.10 Secondary esophageal varices without bleeding
- I85.11 Secondary esophageal varices with bleeding
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the I85 range.
Esophageal Varices
Abnormally dilated veins of the esophagus.
Esophageal Varices Hemorrhage
Bleeding from esophageal varices.
About the I85 Code Range
Esophageal varices are abnormally enlarged veins in the esophagus, or food pipe.
I85.0 identifies esophageal varices, while I85.1 identifies secondary esophageal varices associated with another disorder. Each group then separates cases without bleeding from those with bleeding: I85.00 and I85.01 in the first group, and I85.10 and I85.11 in the secondary group.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the I85 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the I85 range classify?
The range classifies esophageal varices. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
