I86
Non-billableVaricose veins of other sites
I86 is the ICD-10-CM code for Varicose veins of other sites. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as I86.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- I00-I99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHVaricose veins are swollen, twisted veins that you can see just under the skin. They usually occur in the legs, but also can form in other parts of the body. Hemorrhoids are a type of varicose vein. Your veins have one-way valves that help keep blood flowing toward your heart. If the valves are weak or damaged, blood can back up and pool in your veins. This causes the veins to swell, which can lead to varicose…
Read more about Varicose Veins at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •varicose veins of unspecified site (I83.9-)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •retinal varices (H35.0-)
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code I86?
- I86 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Varicose veins of other sites". It falls under I00-I99 Diseases of the circulatory system.
- Is I86 a billable code?
- No — I86 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as I86.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from I86?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): varicose veins of unspecified site (I83.9-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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