ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for I85.1
Secondary esophageal varices
Coding Notes & Guidelines for I85.1
Code First
underlying disease
Inclusion Terms
- 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
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code I85.1 (Secondary esophageal varices)
ICD-10-CM code I85.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM I85.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about I85.1 - Secondary esophageal varices. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Secondary esophageal varices.