Q27.3
Non-billableArteriovenous malformation (peripheral)
Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Arteriovenous aneurysm
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •inborn errors of metabolismE70-E88
- •anomalies of cerebral and precerebral vesselsQ28.0-Q28.3
- •anomalies of coronary vesselsQ24.5
- •anomalies of pulmonary arteryQ25.5-Q25.7
- •congenital retinal aneurysmQ14.1
- •hemangioma and lymphangiomaD18
- •arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vesselsQ28.2
- •arteriovenous malformation of precerebral vesselsQ28.0
Child Codes (6)
Q27.30Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecified
Q27.31Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb
Q27.32Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of lower limb
Q27.33Arteriovenous malformation of digestive system vessel
Q27.34Arteriovenous malformation of renal vessel
Q27.39Arteriovenous malformation, other site
Related Codes(6)
Q27.0Congenital absence and hypoplasia of umbilical artery
Q27.1Congenital renal artery stenosis
Q27.2Other congenital malformations of renal artery
Q27.4Congenital phlebectasia
Q27.8Oth congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
Q27.9Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unsp
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)
UMLS
- A-V aneurysmC1956223
- Aneurysm arteriovenousC1956223
- Aneurysm, ArteriovenousC1956223
- Arteriovenous AneurysmC1956223
- Arteriovenous aneurysmC1956223
- Arteriovenous aneurysm (morphologic abnormality)C1956223
- Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)C0495524
- Peripheral arteriovenous malformationC0495524
- Peripheral arteriovenous malformation (disorder)C0495524
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)?
The ICD-10-CM code for arteriovenous malformation (peripheral) is Q27.3. The full clinical description is "Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)". Q27.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q27.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q27.3 represents “Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)”. It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Q27.3 a billable code?
No, Q27.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Q27.3.
What chapter is Q27.3 in?
Q27.3 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q27.3?
Q27.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: acquired arteriovenous aneurysm (I77.0).
What are the subcategories under Q27.3?
Q27.3 has 6 child codes, including: 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), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q27.3?
Q27.3 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1956223, C0495524. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q27.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like arteriovenous malformation (peripheral) affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q27.3?
Q27.3 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA90.3Z (Peripheral arteriovenous malformations, unspecified).
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