ICD-10 Code I86 – Varicose veins of other sites (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I86 – Varicose veins of other sites
What it is
I86 identifies varicose veins located in sites other than the lower extremities. Use it when documentation describes abnormal, dilated superficial veins in another body area. Check documentation for the exact site.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include visibly enlarged, tortuous superficial veins, local aching or heaviness, and site-specific discomfort. Confirm that the record supports a varicose vein diagnosis rather than another vascular disorder.
When to use this code
Use I86 when the provider documents varicose veins in an unusual location, such as another body region, and no more specific code is available. Apply it after verifying the site and confirming the condition is not limited to the legs. If the note is vague, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use I86 for uncomplicated lower-extremity varicose veins, which require a more specific code. Do not assign it for nonspecific venous insufficiency or other vascular lesions without documentation of varicose veins.
Coding tip
Code the documented site as specifically as possible, and query the provider if the location is unclear.