ICD-10 Code I86.8 – Varicose veins of other specified sites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I86.8 – Varicose veins of other specified sites
What it is
I86.8 identifies varicose veins located in sites not named by a more specific ICD-10 code. Use it when the record clearly documents varicose veins, but the anatomic site is not one of the usual lower-limb categories.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Varicose veins are typically described as enlarged, twisted superficial veins, sometimes with aching, heaviness, or visible bulging.
When to use this code
Use I86.8 when the clinician documents varicose veins in an atypical or other specified site and no more specific code applies. It is appropriate when the note names the affected site but the ICD-10 index does not provide a better match. Check documentation if the location is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified varicose veins or for varicose veins of the lower extremities when a site-specific code is available. Do not assign it if the finding is not clearly documented as varicose veins.
Coding tip
Confirm the exact vein location in the note before coding, because a more specific ICD-10 code may be available.