All ICD10 Codes

I85.0

Non-Billable
ChapterI00–I99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Esophageal varices

Use a more specific code (2 billable)
I85.00Esophageal varices without bleedingI85.01Esophageal varices with bleeding
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Idiopathic esophageal varices
  • Primary esophageal varices
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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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 varices
I85.0Esophageal varicesNot billable
I85.00Esophageal varices without bleedingBillable
I85.01Esophageal varices with bleedingBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to I85.0:

categoryI85
Esophageal varices
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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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