Q28.3 – Other malformations of cerebral vessels

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code Q28.3
Code
Q28.3 (claims format: Q283)
Description
Other malformations of cerebral vessels
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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
Q28

Notes for Q28.3

Applicable to:
  • Congenital cerebral aneurysm (nonruptured)
  • Congenital malformation of cerebral vessels NOS
  • Developmental venous anomaly

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Q28 – Other congenital malformations of circulatory system

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • congenital aneurysm NOS (Q27.8)
  • congenital coronary aneurysm (Q24.5)
  • ruptured cerebral arteriovenous malformation (I60.8)
  • ruptured malformation of precerebral vessels (I72.0)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • congenital peripheral aneurysm (Q27.8)
  • congenital pulmonary aneurysm (Q25.79)
  • congenital retinal aneurysm (Q14.1)

Index terms for Q28.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in Q28

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q28.3?

Q28.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for other malformations of cerebral vessels, in the block Q20-Q28 (Congenital malformations of the circulatory system).

Is Q28.3 a billable code?

Yes. Q28.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does Q28.3 belong to?

It belongs to category Q28 – Other congenital malformations of circulatory 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.