ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Spina bifida: Q05.9
The ICD-10-CM index points "Spina bifida" to Q05 (Spina bifida), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is Q05.9, Spina bifida, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- Q05.4with hydrocephalus NEC, Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.5cervical, Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.6dorsal, Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.7lumbar, Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.7lumbosacral, Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q76.0occulta, Spina bifida occultaBillable
- Q05.8sacral, Sacral spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.6thoracic, Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.6thoracolumbar, Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
More specific codes in Q05
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- Q05Spina bifidaHeader
- Q05.0Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.1Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.2Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.3Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.4Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.5Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.6Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.7Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.8Sacral spina bifida without hydrocephalusBillable
- Q05.9Spina bifida, unspecifiedBillable
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
From Q05. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional code for any associated paraplegia (paraparesis) (G82.2-)
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From Q05. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- Q05.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category Q05Every code under it
- Chapter 17Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Spina bifida?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Spina bifida" to Q05 (Spina bifida), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is Q05.9, Spina bifida, unspecified.
Is Q05.9 billable?
Yes. Q05.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to Q05.9?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 1 "use additional code" note for Q05.9 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is Q05.9 in?
Chapter 17. Congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.