Q05.4

Billable

Unspecified spina bifida with hydrocephalus

Unspecified 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)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(39)

Clinical Terms

  • Hydromyelomeningocele
  • Spina bifida with hydrocephalus (disorder)
  • Myelomeningocele and hydrocephalus
  • Rachischisis
  • Myelomeningocoele co-occurrent with hydrocephalus
  • Myelomeningocele co-occurrent with hydrocephalus
  • Spina bifida with hydrocephalus - closed
  • Spina bifida with hydrocephalus of late onset
  • spina bifida hydrocephalus
  • Myelocele with hydrocephalus
  • Spina bifida with hydrocephalus - open
  • Rachischisis with hydrocephalus
  • spina bifida with hydrocephalus
  • Meningomyelocele
  • Myelomeningocele
  • Hydromeningomyelocele
  • Myelomeningocoele and hydrocephalus
  • With hydrocephalus, spina bifida, unspecified region
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, also report: 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.

How does Q05.4 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified 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 Q05.4?

Q05.4 maps to the ICD-11 code: LA02.0Z (Spina bifida cystica, unspecified).

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