ICD-10-CM Q27: Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q27

Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q27

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

acquired arteriovenous aneurysm (I77.0)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

arteriovenous malformation (Q27.3-)

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.-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels (Q28.2)
  • arteriovenous malformation of precerebral vessels (Q28.0)
Inclusion Terms

Single umbilical artery

Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital malformation of renal artery NOS
  • Multiple renal arteries
Inclusion Terms

Arteriovenous aneurysm

Inclusion Terms
  • Absence of peripheral vascular system
  • Atresia of peripheral vascular system
  • Congenital aneurysm (peripheral)
  • Congenital stricture, artery
  • Congenital varix
Inclusion Terms

Anomaly of artery or vein NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q27):

Q27.0 - Congenital absence and hypoplasia of umbilical artery Q27.1 - Congenital renal artery stenosis Q27.2 - Other congenital malformations of renal artery Q27.3 - Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral) Q27.30 - Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecified Q27.31 - Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb Q27.32 - Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of lower limb Q27.33 - Arteriovenous malformation of digestive system vessel Q27.34 - Arteriovenous malformation of renal vessel Q27.39 - Arteriovenous malformation, other site Q27.4 - Congenital phlebectasia Q27.8 - Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system Q27.9 - Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Q27 (Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system)

ICD-10-CM code Q27 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Q27 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q27 - Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system.