Q27.3 – Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
- Code
Q27.3(claims format:Q273)- Description
- Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 17. Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA1)
- Block
- Q20-Q28 Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
- Parent codes
- Q27
Billable codes under Q27.3
Q27.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- Q27.30 – Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecifiedBillable
- Q27.31 – Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limbBillable
- Q27.32 – Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of lower limbBillable
- Q27.33 – Arteriovenous malformation of digestive system vesselBillable
- Q27.34 – Arteriovenous malformation of renal vesselBillable
- Q27.39 – Arteriovenous malformation, other siteBillable
Notes for Q27.3
- Arteriovenous aneurysm
- acquired arteriovenous aneurysm (I77.0)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Q27 – Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
Related codes in Q27
- Q27.0 – Congenital absence and hypoplasia of umbilical arteryBillable
- Q27.1 – Congenital renal artery stenosisBillable
- Q27.2 – Other congenital malformations of renal arteryBillable
- Q27.4 – Congenital phlebectasiaBillable
- Q27.8 – Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular systemBillable
- Q27.9 – Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q27.3?
Q27.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for arteriovenous malformation (peripheral), in the block Q20-Q28 (Congenital malformations of the circulatory system).
Is Q27.3 a billable code?
No. Q27.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does Q27.3 belong to?
It belongs to category Q27 – Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.