Q05.5

Billable

Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus

Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus

Coding 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)

  • Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type II (Q07.0-)
  • spina bifida occulta (Q76.0)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus?

The ICD-10-CM code for cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus is Q05.5. The full clinical description is "Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus". Q05.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code Q05.5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Q05.5 represents "Cervical spina bifida without 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 Q05.5 a billable code?

Yes, Q05.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q05.5 in?

Q05.5 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What codes cannot be used with Q05.5?

Q05.5 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 Q05.5?

Yes, when using Q05.5 you should also code: code for any associated paraplegia (paraparesis) (G82.2-).

What SNOMED CT codes does Q05.5 map to?

Q05.5 maps to 14 SNOMED CT concepts: 203985009, 203990007, 203996001, 32232003, 425687007, and 9 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q05.5?

Q05.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0158535. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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