Question 1

Is I86 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, I86 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code I86 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code I86 represents Varicose veins of other sites. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code I86?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for I86 is section:I80-I89 (Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified (I80-I89)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from I86?

Accepted Answer

Code I86 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: varicose veins of unspecified site (I83.9-). These conditions cannot be coded together with I86 as they represent different diagnoses.

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