ICD-10-CM Code For Varicose Veins Of Other Sites: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group I86 includes diagnoses for varicose veins located in sites other than the lower extremities, covering venous dilation and insufficiency in atypical anatomical locations. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios involving venous insufficiency in non-lower-extremity sites, capturing disease severity, anatomical involvement, and related complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM I86 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM I86: Varicose Veins Of Other Sites Overview

This group includes diagnoses for varicose veins occurring in anatomical locations other than the lower extremities, reflecting venous dilation and insufficiency in atypical sites. It targets the venous system and related complications such as pain, swelling, or ulceration when present. Accurate coding matters for correct clinical documentation and for reimbursement that reflects the complexity of venous disease.

When to Use

Assign a code from this group when a clinician documents varicose veins in sites outside the lower extremities, such as pelvic or scrotal veins, or other specified locations. Use these codes to reflect the specific site and any documented complications to support clinical records and billing.

ICD-10-CM Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
I86.0	Sublingual varices
I86.1	Scrotal varices
I86.2	Pelvic varices
I86.3	Vulval varices
I86.4	Gastric varices
I86.8	Varicose veins of other specified sites

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
299	Peripheral Vascular Disorders with MCC
300	Peripheral Vascular Disorders with CC
301	Peripheral Vascular Disorders without CC/MCC
729	Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC
730	Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
742	Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC
743	Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC
760	Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders with CC/MCC
761	Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents to a vascular clinic with progressive aching, heaviness, and visible rope-like, dilated superficial veins on the left leg that worsen with prolonged standing; duplex ultrasound confirms varicosities of non-saphenous superficial veins without ulceration or thrombosis, and the visit is for evaluation and management of a chronic venous disorder. A diagnosis from this group is assigned to capture varicose veins located in other superficial venous sites contributing to chronic venous insufficiency. Typical codes: I86.1, I86.8
An adult presents to the emergency department with acute unilateral calf pain, swelling, and erythema after a long flight; evaluation shows thrombophlebitis in a previously noted varicose tributary vein (superficial thrombosis) requiring anticoagulation or procedural management. A code from this group is used to indicate varicose veins of other sites complicated by thrombosis/thrombophlebitis as part of the acute presentation. Typical codes: I86.0, I86.3
A middle-aged patient in primary care has longstanding varicose veins of an atypical superficial location and now has a nonhealing skin breakdown adjacent to the varicosity with stasis dermatitis but no deep venous disease; the visit documents chronic skin changes and local wound care management as a comorbidity affecting healing. A code from this group is assigned to document the underlying varicosity of other sites contributing to chronic skin changes and impaired wound healing. Typical codes: I86.2, I86.4}

Related Codes

I80-PHLEBITIS-AND-THROMBOPHLEBITIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Phlebitis And Thrombophlebitis: Group Overview

I81-PORTAL-VEIN-THROMBOSIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Portal Vein Thrombosis: Group Overview

I82-OTHER-VENOUS-EMBOLISM-AND-THROMBOSIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Venous Embolism And Thrombosis: Group Overview

I83-VARICOSE-VEINS-OF-LOWER-EXTREMITIES

ICD-10-CM Code For Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities: Group Overview

I85-ESOPHAGEAL-VARICES

ICD-10-CM Code For Esophageal Varices: Group Overview

I87-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-VEINS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Veins: Group Overview

I88-NONSPECIFIC-LYMPHADENITIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Nonspecific Lymphadenitis: Group Overview

I89-OTHER-NONINFECTIVE-LYMPHATIC-DISORDERS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Noninfective Disorders Of Lymphatic Vessels And Lymph Nodes: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
I86.0	Sublingual varices
I86.1	Scrotal varices
I86.2	Pelvic varices
I86.3	Vulval varices
I86.4	Gastric varices
I86.8	Varicose veins of other specified sites

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
299	Peripheral Vascular Disorders with MCC
300	Peripheral Vascular Disorders with CC
301	Peripheral Vascular Disorders without CC/MCC
729	Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC
730	Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
742	Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy with CC/MCC
743	Uterine and Adnexa Procedures for Non-Malignancy without CC/MCC
760	Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders with CC/MCC
761	Menstrual and Other Female Reproductive System Disorders without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient presents to a vascular clinic with progressive aching, heaviness, and visible rope-like, dilated superficial veins on the left leg that worsen with prolonged standing; duplex ultrasound confirms varicosities of non-saphenous superficial veins without ulceration or thrombosis, and the visit is for evaluation and management of a chronic venous disorder. A diagnosis from this group is assigned to capture varicose veins located in other superficial venous sites contributing to chronic venous insufficiency. Typical codes: I86.1, I86.8
An adult presents to the emergency department with acute unilateral calf pain, swelling, and erythema after a long flight; evaluation shows thrombophlebitis in a previously noted varicose tributary vein (superficial thrombosis) requiring anticoagulation or procedural management. A code from this group is used to indicate varicose veins of other sites complicated by thrombosis/thrombophlebitis as part of the acute presentation. Typical codes: I86.0, I86.3
A middle-aged patient in primary care has longstanding varicose veins of an atypical superficial location and now has a nonhealing skin breakdown adjacent to the varicosity with stasis dermatitis but no deep venous disease; the visit documents chronic skin changes and local wound care management as a comorbidity affecting healing. A code from this group is assigned to document the underlying varicosity of other sites contributing to chronic skin changes and impaired wound healing. Typical codes: I86.2, I86.4}

Related Codes

I80-PHLEBITIS-AND-THROMBOPHLEBITIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Phlebitis And Thrombophlebitis: Group Overview

I81-PORTAL-VEIN-THROMBOSIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Portal Vein Thrombosis: Group Overview

I82-OTHER-VENOUS-EMBOLISM-AND-THROMBOSIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Venous Embolism And Thrombosis: Group Overview

I83-VARICOSE-VEINS-OF-LOWER-EXTREMITIES

ICD-10-CM Code For Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities: Group Overview

I85-ESOPHAGEAL-VARICES

ICD-10-CM Code For Esophageal Varices: Group Overview

I87-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-VEINS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Veins: Group Overview

I88-NONSPECIFIC-LYMPHADENITIS

ICD-10-CM Code For Nonspecific Lymphadenitis: Group Overview

I89-OTHER-NONINFECTIVE-LYMPHATIC-DISORDERS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Noninfective Disorders Of Lymphatic Vessels And Lymph Nodes: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-CM I86: Varicose Veins Of Other Sites Overview

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which anatomical sites are covered in ICD-10-CM group I86?

How does accurate coding within the `I86` group affect reimbursement?

What types of clinical presentations are represented by the `I86` codes?

Which DRGs may be related to diagnoses in the I86 group?

What specific codes should be used for scrotal and gastric varices?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which anatomical sites are covered in ICD-10-CM group I86?

How does accurate coding within the `I86` group affect reimbursement?

What types of clinical presentations are represented by the `I86` codes?

Which DRGs may be related to diagnoses in the I86 group?

What specific codes should be used for scrotal and gastric varices?

References