I85 ICD-10-CM Code: Esophageal varices
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
I85Esophageal varices
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where I85 sits
- 1
Chapter 9
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
- 2
Section
Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89)
- 3
Category I85
Esophageal varices
- 4
Code I85
Esophageal varices
Codes under I85
I85 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for I85.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for I85.
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for I85.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for I85.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code I85 mean?
I85 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Esophageal varices.”
Is I85 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. I85 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is I85 located in ICD-10-CM?
I85 is listed in Chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99), within Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89) (I80–I89), under category I85, Esophageal varices.
What coding notes are listed for I85?
No inclusion terms are listed for I85 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify:; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.