I86 – Varicose veins of other sites
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM code
I86
- Code
I86(claims format:I86)- Description
- Varicose veins of other sites
- 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
Billable codes under I86
I86 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- I86.0 – Sublingual varicesBillable
- I86.1 – Scrotal varicesBillable
- I86.2 – Pelvic varicesBillable
- I86.3 – Vulval varicesBillable
- I86.4 – Gastric varicesBillable
- I86.8 – Varicose veins of other specified sitesBillable
Notes for I86
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- varicose veins of unspecified site (I83.9-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
- retinal varices (H35.0-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code I86?
I86 is the ICD-10-CM code for varicose veins of other sites, in the block I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified).
Is I86 a billable code?
No. I86 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.