I85.1
Non-billableSecondary esophageal varices
Secondary 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
- 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
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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify:
- •alcohol abuse and dependenceF10
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for secondary esophageal varices?
The ICD-10-CM code for secondary esophageal varices is I85.1. The full clinical description is "Secondary esophageal varices". I85.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code I85.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code I85.1 represents “Secondary 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 I85.1 a billable code?
No, I85.1 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 I85.1.
What chapter is I85.1 in?
I85.1 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes I00-I99).
What are the subcategories under I85.1?
I85.1 has 2 child codes, including: I85.10 (Secondary esophageal varices without bleeding), I85.11 (Secondary esophageal varices with bleeding).
Are additional codes required with I85.1?
Yes, when using I85.1, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for I85.1?
I85.1 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2887259, C2887260, C2887261, C2887262, C2887263. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does I85.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like secondary 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 I85.1?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for I85.1 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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