2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Q27.31Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb

ICD-10-CM Codes›Q00-Q99›Q20-Q28›Q27

ICD-10-CM Q27.31
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

Q27.31 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 299 through 301. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
Q27.31
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb
Short Description
Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Q27.3
Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)

Code Classification

ChapterQ00-Q99Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
SectionQ20-Q28Congenital malformations of the circulatory system
CategoryQ27Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
This CodeQ27.31Arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

Q27.31 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Arteriovenous malformation of limb
  • Bilateral congenital anomaly of blood vessels of upper limbs
  • Bilateral congenital arteriovenous malformation of upper limbs
  • Congenital anomaly of blood vessel of left upper limb
  • Congenital anomaly of blood vessel of right upper limb
  • Congenital anomaly of blood vessel of upper limb
  • Congenital arteriovenous malformation of left upper limb
  • Congenital arteriovenous malformation of right upper limb

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Malformation(congenital)
      • arteriovenous, aneurysmatic (congenital)
        • peripheral
          • upper limb

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MAL001
Cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Arteriovenous Malformations

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects in your vascular system. Your vascular system is your body's network of blood vessels. It includes your:

The full article covers:

  • What are arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)?
  • What causes arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)?
  • What are the symptoms of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)?
  • How are arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)?

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Convert Q27.31 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
747.63 Upr limb vessel anomaly
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About Q27.31Overview

Is Q27.31 (Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does Q27.31 group to?

When arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 299, 300, 301, with relative weights from 0.7197 to 1.6327 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is Q27.31 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of Q27.31?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, arteriovenous malformation of vessel of upper limb converts to ICD-9-CM 747.63 (upr limb vessel anomaly). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.