All ICD10 Codes

I85.1

Non-Billable
ChapterI00–I99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Secondary esophageal varices

Use a more specific code (2 billable)
I85.10Secondary esophageal varices without bleedingI85.11Secondary esophageal 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
  • Esophageal varices secondary to alcoholic liver disease
  • Esophageal varices secondary to cirrhosis of liver
  • Esophageal varices secondary to schistosomiasis
  • Esophageal varices secondary to toxic liver disease
Code First
  • underlying disease
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
I85.1Secondary esophageal varicesNot billable
I85.10Secondary esophageal varices without bleedingBillable
I85.11Secondary esophageal varices with bleedingBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to I85.1:

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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