ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

I85Esophageal varices

Not billable — use a more specific code

I85 is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself. Choose one of the 2 more specific codes beneath it.

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About I85

I85 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for esophageal varices. It belongs to block I80-I89 (diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified) and chapter 9 (diseases of the circulatory system). It is a header code, so it can't be reported by itself; one of its 2 subcodes must be used instead.

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: I85.0 (varices) and I85.1 (varices).

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

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Specific codes under I85

Coding notes

Use additional codeAdd a secondary code to fully describe the condition

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

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to I85.

Broader instructions also apply from Chapter 9: Diseases of the circulatory system.

Codes whose notes reference I85

K22Excludes2
K22.8Excludes2

Code history

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FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about I85

Is I85 billable?: No. I85 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.