2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q27Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q20-Q28›Q27

ICD-10-CM Q27
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

Q27 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Q27.0, Q27.1, Q27.2, and Q27.30.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q27
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
Short Description
Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
Q20-Q28
Congenital malformations of the circulatory system

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ20-Q28Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
CategoryQ27Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
This CodeQ27Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

Specific Coding for Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular systemOverview

Non-specific codes like Q27 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use Q27.0 for Congenital absence and hypoplasia of umbilical artery

  • Use Q27.1 for Congenital renal artery stenosis

  • Use Q27.2 for Other congenital malformations of renal artery

  • Q27.3 for Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)

  • Use Q27.30 for Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecified

  • Use Q27.31 for Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb

  • Use Q27.32 for Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of lower limb

  • Use Q27.33 for Arteriovenous malformation of digestive system vessel

  • Use Q27.34 for Arteriovenous malformation of renal vessel

  • Use Q27.39 for Arteriovenous malformation, other site

  • Use Q27.4 for Congenital phlebectasia

  • Use Q27.8 for Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

  • Use Q27.9 for Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to Q27: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 17. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On Q27 itself
  • 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.-)
From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 17 (Q00-QA1) Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities applies to 900 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are not for use on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About Q27Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system?

Q27 is the ICD-10-CM category for other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is Q27 (Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system need a more specific code from this category, such as Q27.0, Q27.1, and Q27.2.