I85.01 vs K22.11
I85.01 (Esophageal varices with bleeding) compared with K22.11 (Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. K22.11 carries an Excludes2 note covering I85.01: “bleeding esophageal varices (I85.01, I85.11)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. K22.11 carries an Excludes2 note covering I85.01: “esophageal varices (I85.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| I85.01Esophageal varices with bleeding | K22.11Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Esophageal varices with bleeding is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I85.01). | Ulcer of esophagus with bleeding is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K22.11). |
| Use additional code | code to identify: alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-) | code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5) |
| Code first | — | poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources