I85Header code — not billable

Esophageal varices

Chapter
9. Diseases of the circulatory system
Category
I85
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category I85

I85.0Esophageal varicesI85.00Esophageal varices without bleedingYesI85.01Esophageal varices with bleedingYesI85.1Secondary esophageal varicesI85.10Secondary esophageal varices without bleedingYesI85.11Secondary esophageal varices with bleedingYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I85?

I85 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Esophageal varices.

Is I85 a billable code?

No. I85 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is I85 in?

I85 falls under Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.

When did I85 become effective?

I85 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to I85?

I85 belongs to category I85, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.