ICD-10-CM Q05: Spina bifida

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Q05

Spina bifida

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Q05

Includes Notes
  • hydromeningocele (spinal)
  • meningocele (spinal)
  • meningomyelocele
  • myelocele
  • myelomeningocele
  • rachischisis
  • spina bifida (aperta)(cystica)
  • syringomyelocele
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type II (Q07.0-)
  • spina bifida occulta (Q76.0)
Use Additional Code

code for any associated paraplegia (paraparesis) (G82.2-)

Inclusion Terms
  • Dorsal spina bifida with hydrocephalus
  • Thoracolumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Inclusion Terms

Lumbosacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus

Inclusion Terms
  • Dorsal spina bifida NOS
  • Thoracolumbar spina bifida NOS
Inclusion Terms

Lumbosacral spina bifida NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Q05):

Q05.0 - Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus Q05.1 - Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus Q05.2 - Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus Q05.3 - Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus Q05.4 - Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus Q05.5 - Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus Q05.6 - Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocephalus Q05.7 - Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalus Q05.8 - Sacral spina bifida without hydrocephalus Q05.9 - Spina bifida, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code Q05 (Spina bifida)

ICD-10-CM code Q05 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Q05 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Q05 - Spina bifida. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Spina bifida.