I85.0
Non-billableEsophageal varices
Esophageal varices
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Idiopathic esophageal varices
- Primary esophageal varices
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •systemic connective tissue disordersM30-M36
- •transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromesG45
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify:
- •alcohol abuse and dependenceF10
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(27)
UMLS
- Enlarged vein in esophagusC0014867
- Enlarged vein in oesophagusC0014867
- Esophageal VaricesC0014867
- Esophageal VarixC0014867
- Esophageal varicesC0014867
- Esophageal varices (disorder)C0014867
- Esophageal varices NOSC0014867
- Esophageal varixC0014867
- OV - Esophageal varicesC0014867
- OV - Oesophageal varicesC0014867
- Oesophageal varicesC0014867
- Oesophageal varices NOSC0014867
- Oesophageal varixC0014867
- Varices esophagealC0014867
- Varices oesophagealC0014867
- Varices, EsophagealC0014867
- Varix, EsophagealC0014867
- esophageal variceC0014867
- esophageal varicesC0014867
- esophageal varixC0014867
- esophagus varicose veinsC0014867
- oesophageal varicesC0014867
- varices esophagealC0014867
- varicose veins esophagusC0014867
- varix esophagusC0014867
- Idiopathic esophageal varicesC2887257
- Primary esophageal varicesC2887258
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for esophageal varices?
The ICD-10-CM code for esophageal varices is I85.0. The full clinical description is "Esophageal varices". I85.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code I85.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code I85.0 represents “Esophageal varices”. It is classified under Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is I85.0 a billable code?
No, I85.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under I85.0.
What chapter is I85.0 in?
I85.0 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes I00-I99).
What are the subcategories under I85.0?
I85.0 has 2 child codes, including: I85.00 (Esophageal varices without bleeding), I85.01 (Esophageal varices with bleeding).
Are additional codes required with I85.0?
Yes, when using I85.0, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for I85.0?
I85.0 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0014867, C2887257, C2887258. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does I85.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like esophageal varices affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of I85.0?
I85.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: DA26.00 (Oesophageal varices with bleeding).
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