ICD-10-CM · Chapter 17 · Q00-QA1
Q05 Spina bifida
Includes
- hydromeningocele (spinal)
- meningocele (spinal)
- meningomyelocele
- myelocele
- myelomeningocele
- rachischisis
- spina bifida (aperta)(cystica)
- syringomyelocele
Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)
- Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type II (Q07.0-)
- spina bifida occulta (Q76.0)
Use Additional Code
- code for any associated paraplegia (paraparesis) (G82.2-)
Subcodes
Subcodes are listed below for reference. Detail pages are not available for chapters 11–22.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| Q05..0 | Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus | Yes |
| Q05..1 | Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus | Yes |
| Q05..2 | Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus | Yes |
| Q05..3 | Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus | Yes |
| Q05..4 | Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus | Yes |
| Q05..5 | Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus | Yes |
| Q05..6 | Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocephalus | Yes |
| Q05..7 | Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalus | Yes |
| Q05..8 | Sacral spina bifida without hydrocephalus | Yes |
| Q05..9 | Spina bifida, unspecified | Yes |
Plain-language term for this code
The following entry in the US Medical Glossary corresponds to ICD-10-CM category Q05:
- Spina Bifida — Espina Bífida
Last reviewed: September 2026