Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Q27.3 is the diagnosis code for Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral). This code falls under the section "Congenital malformations of the circulatory system" within Chapter 17 â Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as Q27.3. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in Q27.3. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where Q27.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Q27.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Q27.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q27.3 is Q27 ("Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system"). Q27.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q27.3 is located in Section Q20-Q28 â "Congenital malformations of the circulatory system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Q27.3 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Q27.30, Q27.31, Q27.32, Q27.33, Q27.34 and more.
Use Q27.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral) is Q27.3.
No, Q27.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Q27.3 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for Q27.3 include: acquired arteriovenous aneurysm (I77.0).
Yes, Q27.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.