I86.8 – Varicose veins of other specified sites
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
- Code
I86.8(claims format:I868)- Description
- Varicose veins of other specified sites
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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
- I86
Notes for I86.8
- Varicose ulcer of nasal septum
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
I86 – Varicose veins of other sites
- varicose veins of unspecified site (I83.9-)
- retinal varices (H35.0-)
Index terms for I86.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Varix, orbit
- Varix, vagina
- Varix, spinal
- Caput, medusae
- Varix, pharynx
- Dilatation, vein
- Aneurysm, venous
- Varix, vocal cord
- Varix, nasal septum
- Varix, renal papilla
- Varix, sigmoid colon
- Varix, spleen, splenic
- Dilatation, venule NEC
- Varix, specified site NEC
- Varicose, ulcer, nasal septum
- Varicose, ulcer, specified site NEC
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, nose, nasal, varicose
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, varicose, nasal septum
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, varicose, specified site NEC
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, intestine, intestinal, varicose
Related codes in I86
- I86.0 – Sublingual varicesBillable
- I86.1 – Scrotal varicesBillable
- I86.2 – Pelvic varicesBillable
- I86.3 – Vulval varicesBillable
- I86.4 – Gastric varicesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I86.8?
I86.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for varicose veins of other specified sites, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).
Is I86.8 a billable code?
Yes. I86.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does I86.8 belong to?
It belongs to category I86 – Varicose veins of other sites.
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.