I85.1

Non-billable

Secondary esophageal varices

I85.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Secondary esophageal varices. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I85.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
I00-I99
Parent
I85
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system

Includes

  • Esophageal varices secondary to alcoholic liver disease
  • Esophageal varices secondary to cirrhosis of liver
  • Esophageal varices secondary to schistosomiasis
  • Esophageal varices secondary to toxic liver disease

Code first

  • underlying disease

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code I85.1?
I85.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Secondary esophageal varices". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
Is I85.1 a billable code?
No — I85.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as I85.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of I85.1?
I85.1 has 2 more specific child codes, including I85.10, I85.11.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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