Q06
Non-billableOther congenital malformations of spinal cord
Other congenital malformations of spinal cord
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (7)
Q06.0Amyelia
Q06.1Hypoplasia and dysplasia of spinal cord
Q06.2Diastematomyelia
Q06.3Other congenital cauda equina malformations
Q06.4Hydromyelia
Q06.8Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Q06.9Congenital malformation of spinal cord, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other congenital malformations of spinal cord?
The ICD-10-CM code for other congenital malformations of spinal cord is Q06. The full clinical description is "Other congenital malformations of spinal cord". Q06 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Q06 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q06 represents “Other congenital malformations of spinal cord”. It is classified under Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Q06 a billable code?
No, Q06 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under Q06.
What chapter is Q06 in?
Q06 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What are the subcategories under Q06?
Q06 has 7 child codes, including: Q06.0 (Amyelia), Q06.1 (Hypoplasia and dysplasia of spinal cord), Q06.2 (Diastematomyelia), Q06.3 (Other congenital cauda equina malformations), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q06?
Q06 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495479. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q06 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other congenital malformations of spinal cord affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Q06?
Q06 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA07.Z (Structural developmental anomalies of the neurenteric canal, spinal cord or vertebral column, unspecified).
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