I85: Esophageal varices
Codes under I85 (Esophageal varices). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| I85.0 | Esophageal varices | — |
| I85.0 | Esophageal varices | — |
| I85.00 | Esophageal varices without bleeding | ✓ |
| I85.00 | Esophageal varices without bleeding | ✓ |
| I85.01 | Esophageal varices with bleeding | ✓ |
| I85.01 | Esophageal varices with bleeding | ✓ |
| I85.1 | Secondary esophageal varices | — |
| I85.1 | Secondary esophageal varices | — |
| I85.10 | Secondary esophageal varices without bleeding | ✓ |
| I85.10 | Secondary esophageal varices without bleeding | ✓ |
| I85.11 | Secondary esophageal varices with bleeding | ✓ |
| I85.11 | Secondary esophageal varices with bleeding | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code I85?
I85 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Esophageal varices. It contains 12 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is I85 a billable code?
No — I85 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example I85.0 — Esophageal varices). 8 of the 12 codes under I85 are billable.
What codes fall under I85?
I85 includes I85.0, I85.0, I85.00, I85.00, I85.01, plus 7 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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