Q27.3 – Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Congenital malformations of the circulatory system

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code Q27.3
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:

Notes for Q27.3

Applicable to:
  • Arteriovenous aneurysm
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • acquired arteriovenous aneurysm (I77.0)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels (Q28.2)
  • arteriovenous malformation of precerebral vessels (Q28.0)

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

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • anomalies of cerebral and precerebral vessels (Q28.0-Q28.3)
  • anomalies of coronary vessels (Q24.5)
  • anomalies of pulmonary artery (Q25.5-Q25.7)
  • congenital retinal aneurysm (Q14.1)
  • hemangioma and lymphangioma (D18.-)

Related codes in Q27

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.