Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I86 is the diagnosis code for Varicose veins of other sites. This code falls under the section "Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 9 â Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as I86. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in I86. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where I86 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, I86 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
I86 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Varicose veins of other sites". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
I86 is located in Section I80-I89 â "Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
I86 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: I86.0, I86.1, I86.2, I86.3, I86.4 and more.
Use I86 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Varicose veins of other sites" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Varicose veins of other sites is I86.
No, I86 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
I86 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for I86 include: varicose veins of unspecified site (I83.9-).
Yes, I86 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.