Q05.5

Billable

Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus

Q05.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Parent
Q05
Edition
FY2026

Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect - a type of birth defect of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. It happens if the spinal column of the fetus doesn't close completely during the first month of pregnancy. This can damage the nerves and spinal cord. Screening tests during pregnancy can check for spina bifida. Sometimes it is discovered only after the baby is born. The symptoms of spina bifida vary from person to…

Read more about Spina Bifida at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q05.5?
Q05.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cervical spina bifida without hydrocephalus". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q05.5 a billable code?
Yes — Q05.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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