ICD-10 Code I86.3 – Vulval varices (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I86.3 – Vulval varices
What it is
I86.3 identifies varicose veins located in the vulva. It is used for dilated, tortuous superficial veins of the external female genitalia.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include visible or palpable enlarged vulvar veins, local fullness, and discomfort that may worsen with standing or pregnancy.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents vulval varices, vulvar varicosities, or varicose veins of the vulva. It may apply in pregnancy-related or nonpregnant cases if the diagnosis is clearly stated. Code the condition only when the documentation supports a true vulvar venous disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use I86.3 for nonspecific pelvic pain, hemorrhoids, or varicose veins in another anatomic site. Check documentation if the record mentions pelvic congestion without explicit vulvar involvement.
Coding tip
Confirm the anatomic site as vulva or vulval before assigning I86.3.