Q05.0
BillableCervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Cervical spina bifida with 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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(9)
Q05.1Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Q05.2Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Q05.3Sacral spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Q05.4Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus
Q05.5Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Q05.6Thoracic spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Q05.7Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Q05.8Sacral spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Q05.9Spina bifida, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(34)
SNOMED CT
- Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus203934001
- Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus203935000
- Cervical spina bifida aperta with hydrocephalus203941007
- Cervical spina bifida cystica with hydrocephalus203941007
- Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus - open203941007
- Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus - open203942000
- Spina bifida with hydrocephalus - closed203946002
- Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus - closed203948001
- Spina bifida with hydrocephalus - open268143001
- Cervical spina bifida aperta425687007
- Spina bifida aperta of cervical spine425687007
- Spina bifida aperta of thoracic spine427216002
- Thoracic spina bifida aperta427216002
- Cervicothoracic spina bifida aperta with hydrocephalus890422008
- Cervicothoracic spina bifida cystica with hydrocephalus890422008
- Cervicothoracic spina bifida aperta894125007
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Spina bifida aperta of thoracic spine
- Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus - open
- Cervical spina bifida cystica with hydrocephalus
- Cervical spina bifida aperta with hydrocephalus
- Cervicothoracic spina bifida aperta
- Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus - open
- Cervicothoracic spina bifida cystica with hydrocephalus
- Thoracic spina bifida aperta
- Cervical spina bifida aperta
- Spina bifida with hydrocephalus - open
- Thoracic spina bifida with hydrocephalus
- Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus (disorder)
- Spina bifida with hydrocephalus - closed
- Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus - closed
- Spina bifida aperta of cervical spine
- Cervicothoracic spina bifida aperta with hydrocephalus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus?
The ICD-10-CM code for cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus is Q05.0. The full clinical description is "Cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus". Q05.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code Q05.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Q05.0 represents “Cervical 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 Q05.0 a billable code?
Yes, Q05.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is Q05.0 in?
Q05.0 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).
What codes cannot be used with Q05.0?
Q05.0 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 Q05.0?
Yes, when using Q05.0, also report: any associated paraplegia (paraparesis) (G82.2-).
What SNOMED CT codes does Q05.0 map to?
Q05.0 maps to 11 SNOMED CT concepts: 425687007, 203941007, 203934001, 203948001, 894125007, and 6 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Q05.0?
Q05.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0431321. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Q05.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like cervical spina bifida with hydrocephalus 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 Q05.0?
Q05.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA02.00 (Myelomeningocele with hydrocephalus).
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