When is ICD-10 code Q27 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code Q27 when recording other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code Q27 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code Q27: Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

Name: ICD-10 Code Q27: Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:29:38.680Z

Q27 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA0).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA0).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

17Congenital malformations, deformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic disorders (Q00-QA0)

block

Q20-Q28Congenital malformations of the circulatory system

currentQ20-Q28

Official coding notes

Excludes2 (may code together if documented)

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.-)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

Cardiologist

Sibling codes

Q20Congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections Q21Congenital malformations of cardiac septa Q22Congenital malformations of pulmonary and tricuspid valves Q23Congenital malformations of aortic and mitral valves Q24Other congenital malformations of heart Q25Congenital malformations of great arteries Q26Congenital malformations of great veins Q28Other congenital malformations of circulatory system

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

Q27

Replacement codes

Q27.0 — Congenital absence and hypoplasia of umbilical arteryQ27.1 — Congenital renal artery stenosisQ27.2 — Other congenital malformations of renal arteryQ27.4 — Congenital phlebectasiaQ27.8 — Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular systemQ27.9 — Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified

Common synonyms

Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

Frequently asked questions

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