ICD-10 Q27.8
Billable / SpecificOther specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
About ICD-10-CM Q27.8
ICD-10-CM code Q27.8 represents Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system. This is a billable/specific code in the Congenital Malformations chapter (block Q27). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM Q27.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under Q27.8. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Absence of peripheral vascular system
- Atresia of peripheral vascular system
- Congenital aneurysm (peripheral)
- Congenital stricture, artery
- Congenital varix
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with Q27.8. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- arteriovenous malformation (Q27.3-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for Q27.8
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list Q27.8 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing Q27.8.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with Q27.8
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert Q27.8 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Q27.8 | 74769 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To Q27.8
Other codes in section Q20-Q28 (Congenital malformations of the circulatory system).
ICD-10 Q27.8, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code Q27.8 billable? +
Yes, Q27.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to Q27.8? +
ICD-10 Q27.8 includes: Absence of peripheral vascular system; Atresia of peripheral vascular system; Congenital aneurysm (peripheral), and 2 more clinical synonyms.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for Q27.8? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with Q27.8): arteriovenous malformation (Q27.3-)
What ICD-9 codes does Q27.8 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, Q27.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 74769. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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