I85.00
Esophageal varices without bleeding
Applicable To
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Esophageal varices NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Esophageal varices
Clinical Information
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Abnormally dilated vein s) of the esophagus.
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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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I85.00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM I85.00 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I85.00 – other international versions of ICD-10 I85.00 may differ.