Q05.4
BillableUnspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Status
Billable / Specific
Parent Code
Q05Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- hydromeningocele (spinal)
- meningocele (spinal)
- meningomyelocele
- myelocele
- myelomeningocele
- rachischisis
- spina bifida (aperta)(cystica)
- syringomyelocele
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for any associated paraplegia (paraparesis) (G82.2-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Spina bifida with hydrocephalus53318002
- Rachischisis61819007
- Spina bifida with hydrocephalus - closed203946002
- Spina bifida with hydrocephalus of late onset203954000
- Rachischisis with hydrocephalus253113003
- Myelocele with hydrocephalus253114009
- Spina bifida with hydrocephalus - open268143001
- Hydromeningomyelocele414667000
- Hydromyelomeningocele414667000
- Meningomyelocele414667000
- Myelomeningocele414667000
- Myelomeningocele and hydrocephalus735749005
- Myelomeningocele co-occurrent with hydrocephalus735749005
- Myelomeningocoele and hydrocephalus735749005
- Myelomeningocoele co-occurrent with hydrocephalus735749005
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus is Q05.4. The full clinical description is "Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus". Q05.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q05.4 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q05.4 represents "Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus". It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is Q05.4 a billable code?
Yes, Q05.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q05.4 in?
Q05.4 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q05.4?
Q05.4 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type II (Q07.0-); spina bifida occulta (Q76.0).
Are additional codes required with Q05.4?
Yes, when using Q05.4 you should also code: code for any associated paraplegia (paraparesis) (G82.2-).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q05.4 map to?
Q05.4 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 414667000, 253114009, 735749005, 61819007, 253113003, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q05.4?
Q05.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477973. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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