ICD-10 Code D86.8 – Sarcoidosis of other sites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D86.8 – Sarcoidosis of other sites
What it is
D86.8 identifies sarcoidosis affecting sites other than the lung, lymph nodes, skin, or other more specific coded locations. Use it when granulomatous disease is documented in another organ or tissue and no more specific code applies.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Sarcoidosis may present with organ-specific inflammation, enlargement, pain, or functional changes, and diagnosis is usually supported by compatible clinical findings and biopsy evidence of noncaseating granulomas.
When to use this code
Use D86.8 when the provider documents sarcoidosis in an unusual or unspecified extracardiopulmonary site, such as a gland, nerve, or other organ, and a more specific code is not available. It also fits when the record clearly states “sarcoidosis of other sites.”
Check the note for the exact involved site and any separate manifestations that need additional coding. If the documentation names a more specific sarcoidosis category, code that instead.
Do not use for
Do not use D86.8 for pulmonary sarcoidosis, lymph node sarcoidosis, or skin sarcoidosis when a site-specific code is documented. If the site is unclear, check documentation before assigning this code.
Coding tip
Code the documented site first, and use D86.8 only when the sarcoid location is outside the standard specific categories.