I85.1 – Secondary esophageal varices

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code I85.1

Code: I85.1 (claims format: I851)
Description: Secondary esophageal varices
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 9. Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99)
Block: I80-I89 Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
Parent codes: I85

Billable codes under I85.1

I85.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for I85.1

Applicable to:

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

I85 – Esophageal varices

Use additional code:

code to identify:
alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)

Related codes in I85

I85.0 – Esophageal varicesHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I85.1?

I85.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for secondary esophageal varices, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).

Is I85.1 a billable code?

No. I85.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does I85.1 belong to?

It belongs to category I85 – Esophageal varices.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.