Q05
⚠ Non-billable
Spina bifida
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities
Code
Q05
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Includes
- hydromeningocele (spinal)
- meningocele (spinal)
- meningomyelocele
- myelocele
- myelomeningocele
- rachischisis
- spina bifida (aperta)(cystica)
- syringomyelocele
Excludes1 — never code together
- Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type II (Q07.0-)
- spina bifida occulta (Q76.0)
Use additional code
- code for any associated paraplegia (paraparesis) (G82.2-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code Q05?
ICD-10-CM code Q05 represents Spina bifida. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is Q05 billable?
No. Q05 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is Q05 in?
Q05 belongs to the Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities chapter (Q00–Q99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the Q05 category
Q05.0
Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Billable
Q05.1
Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Billable
Q05.2
Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Billable
Q05.3
Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Billable
Q05.4
Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Billable
Q05.5
Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Billable
Q05.6
Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Billable
Q05.7
Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Billable
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