Q27.3 vs Q28.2
Q27.3 (Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)) compared with Q28.2 (Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. Q27.3 carries an Excludes2 note covering Q28.2: “arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels (Q28.2)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| Q27.3Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral) | Q28.2Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | Q00-Q99 — Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99) | Q00-Q99 — Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99) |
| Definition | Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Q27.3). | Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Q28.2). |
| Includes | Arteriovenous aneurysm | Arteriovenous malformation of brain NOS Congenital arteriovenous cerebral aneurysm (nonruptured) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources