I85.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Secondary esophageal varices
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Secondary esophageal varices is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (I85.1). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for I85.1 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- 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 conditions that must be sequenced before this code.
- underlying disease
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- Use additional code to identify:
- alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can I85.1 be billed directly?
No. I85.1 (Secondary esophageal varices) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to I85.1 in its code family, with their registry titles.