Is I85 a billable code?
No. I85 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
I85: Esophageal varices
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
I85 groups related diagnoses under esophageal varices. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
I85 questions
What does I85 mean?
I85 is the ICD-10-CM code for Esophageal varices. It is in chapter 9, Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.