D86.9: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
D86.9, sarcoidosis, unspecified, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 6 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 32 HCPCS Level II codes, including J1745 (Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg), Q5104 (Injection, infliximab-abda, biosimilar, (renflexis), 10 mg), Q5103 (Injection, infliximab-dyyb, biosimilar, (inflectra), 10 mg). The articles come from 2 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with D86.9 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1745 | Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5104 | Injection, infliximab-abda, biosimilar, (renflexis), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5103 | Injection, infliximab-dyyb, biosimilar, (inflectra), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| Q5121 | Injection, infliximab-axxq, biosimilar, (avsola), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J0461 | Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J0153 | Injection, adenosine, 1 mg (not to be used to report any adenosine phosphate compounds) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J1250 | Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J0280 | Injection, aminophyllin, up to 250 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| J1245 | Injection, dipyridamole, per 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| A9700 | Supply of injectable contrast material for use in echocardiography, per study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| G0278 | Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure) | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G0269 | Placement of occlusive device into either a venous or arterial access site, post surgical or interventional procedure (e.g., angioseal plug, vascular plug) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J2785 | Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q9957 | Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| Q9956 | Injection, octafluoropropane microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| C8921 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; complete | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8922 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, for congenital cardiac anomalies; follow-up or limited study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8923 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, complete, without spectral or color doppler echocardiography | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8924 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, follow-up or limited study | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8928 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8929 | Transthoracic echocardiography with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, complete, with spectral doppler echocardiography, and with color flow doppler echocardiography | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| C8930 | Transthoracic echocardiography, with contrast, or without contrast followed by with contrast, real-time with image documentation (2d), includes m-mode recording, when performed, during rest and cardiovascular stress test using treadmill, bicycle exercise and/or pharmacologically induced stress, with interpretation and report; including performance of continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, with physician supervision | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| Q9955 | Injection, perflexane lipid microspheres, per ml | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G2187 | Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: head trauma | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
| G2188 | Patients with clinical indications for imaging of the head: new or change in headache above 50 years of age | Carrier judgment | — | 1 |
7 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing D86.9
- A56432: Billing and Coding: Infliximab (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35677
- A52423: Billing and Coding: Infliximab and biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes)
- A52850: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33557, L33959
- A56781: Billing and Coding: Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 17 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33577, L34338
- A56625: Billing and Coding: Echocardiography (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 6 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L37379
- A56612: Billing and Coding: CT of the Head (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34417
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other D86 diagnoses (Sarcoidosis)
- D86.0 — Sarcoidosis of lung
- D86.1 — Sarcoidosis of lymph nodes
- D86.2 — Sarcoidosis of lung with sarcoidosis of lymph nodes
- D86.3 — Sarcoidosis of skin
- D86.81 — Sarcoid meningitis
- D86.82 — Multiple cranial nerve palsies in sarcoidosis
- D86.83 — Sarcoid iridocyclitis
- D86.84 — Sarcoid pyelonephritis
- D86.85 — Sarcoid myocarditis
- D86.86 — Sarcoid arthropathy
- D86.87 — Sarcoid myositis
- D86.89 — Sarcoidosis of other sites
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover D86.9 (Sarcoidosis, unspecified)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 6 Medicare billing and coding articles list D86.9 as a covered diagnosis for 32 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 D86.9?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J1745 (Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg, 2 articles); Q5104 (Injection, infliximab-abda, biosimilar, (renflexis), 10 mg, 2 articles); Q5103 (Injection, infliximab-dyyb, biosimilar, (inflectra), 10 mg, 2 articles); Q5121 (Injection, infliximab-axxq, biosimilar, (avsola), 10 mg, 2 articles); J0461 (Injection, atropine sulfate, 0.01 mg, 2 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list D86.9?
A56432 (Billing and Coding: Infliximab); A52423 (Billing and Coding: Infliximab and biosimilars); A52850 (Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography), and 3 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code D86.9?
D86.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for sarcoidosis, unspecified, in category D86 (Sarcoidosis), chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and immune mechanism.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J1745
- Watch J1745 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J1745
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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