Q28.2
Billable codeArteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
The ICD-10 code for arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels is Q28.2.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Arteriovenous malformation of brain NOS
- Congenital arteriovenous cerebral aneurysm (nonruptured)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- Q28.0Arteriovenous malformation of precerebral vessels
- Q28.1Other malformations of precerebral vessels
- Q28.3Other malformations of cerebral vessels
- Q28.8Other specified congenital malformations of circulatory system
- Q28.9Congenital malformation of circulatory system, unspecified
- Q28.2Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 74781Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
Q28.2 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.