I85.0
Esophageal varices
Applicable To
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Idiopathic esophageal varices
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Primary esophageal varices
Clinical Information
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A disorder characterized by bleeding from esophageal varices.
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Abnormally dilated vein s) of the esophagus.
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Bleeding from esophageal varices.
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Longitudinal venous varices at the lower end of the esophagus as a result of portal hypertension; they are superficial and liable to ulceration and massive bleeding.
Details
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I85.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I85.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I85.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 I85.0 may differ.