ICD-Code I86.1: Scrotal varices
You have varicose veins in your scrotum.
Varicose veins are enlarged veins. The scrotal veins carry blood from the testicles towards the heart.The testicles produce male sex hormones. An example of a male sex hormone is testosterone.The testicles are located outside the body, and are covered by skin. That is the scrotum.The veins run from the scrotum through the groin, before they end at the renal veins in the abdomen. The renal veins carry blood back towards the heart.
Varicose veins may form when blood backs up in the veins. This causes the veins to widen. The blood may back up if, for example, it is no longer able to drain normally.
Varicose veins on the scrotum do not necessarily cause symptoms. Varicose veins can cause the scrotum to enlarge or swell. This may produce a straining sensation or pain. In some cases, varicose veins on the scrotum can damage sperm.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
