ICD-9-CM Code 456.21 to ICD-10-CM

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ICD-10 Equivalent of 456.21:

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code 456.21:

ICD-10 Code I8510, Secondary esophageal varices without bleeding (billable)

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 456.21

BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE

Billable Code

Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.

Long ICD9 Description: Esophageal varices in diseases classified elsewhere, without mention of bleeding

Short ICD9 Description: Esoph varice oth dis NOS

Parent Code: 456.2 - Esophageal varices in diseases classified elsewhere