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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Varicocele

ICD-10 Coding for Varicocele

I86.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for varicocele includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Scrotal varices
Pampiniform plexus dilation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Varicocele

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Varicocele

Use ICD-10 code I86.1 for scrotal varices, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Scrotal varices

Billable Code
I86.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of dilated pampiniform plexus on physical exam or ultrasound
coding:
  • • Differentiate from hydrocele using clinical and imaging findings

Applicable To

  • • Varicocele

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'scrotal varices' or 'varicocele' to avoid confusion with hydrocele.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N46.8

Other male infertility

Use alongside I86.1 when infertility is linked to varicocele.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for varicocele?

The ICD-10 code for varicocele is I86.1, which is used for scrotal varices.

How is varicocele diagnosed?

Varicocele is diagnosed through physical examination and confirmed by ultrasound showing vein dilation ≥3mm.

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