U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

I85.01 ICD-10-CM Code: Esophageal varices with bleeding

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

I85.01

Esophageal varices with bleeding

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where I85.01 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 9

    Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)

  2. 2

    Section

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

  3. 3

    Category I85

    Esophageal varices

  4. 4

    Subcategory I85.0

    Esophageal varices

  5. 5

    Code I85.01

    Esophageal varices with bleeding

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for I85.01.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for I85.01.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for I85.01.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for I85.01.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for I85.01.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code I85.01 mean?

I85.01 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Esophageal varices with bleeding.”

Is I85.01 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, I85.01 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is I85.01 located in ICD-10-CM?

I85.01 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 and subcategory I85.0, Esophageal varices.

What coding notes are listed for I85.01?

No inclusion terms are listed for I85.01 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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