Arteriovenous malformation of renal vessel

📋Clinical Description

This code describes an abnormal, direct connection between an artery and a vein within the kidney, bypassing the normal capillary bed. This vascular anomaly can be congenital or acquired and may lead to complications such as hematuria, hypertension, or renal dysfunction.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for documented cases of arteriovenous malformation (AVM) specifically located in a renal vessel. This applies when diagnostic imaging (e.g., angiography, CT, MRI) or surgical findings confirm the presence of such a malformation.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "renal vessel" to differentiate from AVMs in other locations.
Do not confuse with renal artery stenosis or renal vein thrombosis, which are distinct conditions.
Code any associated complications (e.g., hematuria, renal failure) separately as secondary diagnoses.

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Code Hierarchy

▲Q27.3Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)

Q27.34(current)

Crosswalks

747.62ApproxICD-9

Same Category

Q27Other congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system Q27.0Congenital absence and hypoplasia of umbilical artery Q27.1Congenital renal artery stenosis Q27.2Other congenital malformations of renal artery Q27.3Arteriovenous malformation (peripheral)