Q27 is the authoritative medical code for Code Q27. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for code q27 (ICD-10-CM Q27), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code Q27. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): 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.-.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for Q27 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- 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.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can Q27 be billed directly?
No. Q27 (Code Q27) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Can Q27 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, Q27 and the following may both be reported when both are present: 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).
Codes in This Family (7)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as Q27, with their registry titles.
- Q27.0 — Congenital absence and hypoplasia of umbilical artery
- Q27.1 — Congenital renal artery stenosis
- Q27.2 — Other congenital malformations of renal artery
- Q27.3 — Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)
- Q27.4 — Congenital phlebectasia
- Q27.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
- Q27.9 — Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
Related Codes & Numerical Sequence (Crawl Map)
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ICD Code Q28
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