Is ICD-10-CM code I85 billable?

No, I85 (Esophageal varices) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code I85 belong to?

I85 belongs to Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: I00–I99 (Diseases of the Circulatory System).

I85

Non-Billable

ChapterI00–I99

Rankcategory

Description

Esophageal varices

About ICD-10-CM code I85

Esophageal varices is classified in ICD-10-CM as code I85, part of I00-I99 Diseases of the Circulatory System, within Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89). Its status is non-billable, meaning reporting it requires a deeper, more specific code.

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 2 non-billable)

I85.0Esophageal variceshas subcodes I85.1Secondary esophageal variceshas subcodes

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99).

CH9 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
neoplasms (C00-D49)
symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes (G45.-)

Instructional Notes

Use Additional Code

code to identify:
alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH9Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

I80-I89Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89)

I85Esophageal varicesNot billable

I85.0Esophageal varicesSubcodes

I85.1Secondary esophageal varicesSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to I85:

chapterCH9

Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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