Varicose veins of other sites (I86) ICD-10-CM
The I86 code range covers varicose veins of other sites with 7 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 6 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- varicose veins of unspecified site I83.9
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- retinal varices H35.0
Codes in the I86 Range 7 codes · 6 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the I86 range.
Gastric Varices
Abnormal distension of gastric veins.
Varicocele
A condition characterized by the dilated tortuous veins of the SPERMATIC CORD with a marked left-sided predominance. Adverse effect on male fertility occurs when varicocele leads to an increased scrotal (and testicular) temperature and reduced testicular volume.
About the I86 Code Range
Varices are varicose veins. This category identifies them by body site.
I86.0 is for varices under the tongue; I86.1 is for the scrotum; and I86.2 is for the pelvis. I86.3 identifies varices of the vulva, I86.4 identifies those of the stomach, and I86.8 identifies varicose veins at other specified sites.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the I86 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 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 I86 range classify?
The range classifies varicose veins of other sites. 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.
