I85
Header — not billableEsophageal varices
The ICD-10 code for esophageal varices is I85.
I85 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- I80Phlebitis and thrombophlebitisnon-billable header
- I81Portal vein thrombosis
- I82Other venous embolism and thrombosisnon-billable header
- I83Varicose veins of lower extremitiesnon-billable header
- I86Varicose veins of other sitesnon-billable header
- I87Other disorders of veinsnon-billable header
- I88Nonspecific lymphadenitisnon-billable header
- I89Other noninfective disorders of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodesnon-billable header
- I85Esophageal varicesnon-billable header