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I86.0

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Sublingual varices

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Sublingual varices are enlarged, twisted veins located under the tongue that can cause swelling and discomfort in that area. This condition develops when blood pools in these veins due to weakened vein walls or increased pressure.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies the sublingual location; varices in other oral locations have different codes (e.g., I86.8 for other specified venous abnormalities)
  • •Determine if the varices are symptomatic or asymptomatic, and check for any complications like bleeding or thrombosis, which may require additional coding

Code Hierarchy

└I86Varicose veins of other sites└I86.0Sublingual varices
└I86.0Sublingual varices

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