Is I85.0 a billable code?
No. I85.0 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
I85.0: Esophageal varices
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
I85.0 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.
Billable codes under I85.0
Other codes in I85 Esophageal varices
I85.0 questions
What does I85.0 mean?
I85.0 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.