Q76.0

Billable

Spina bifida occulta

Q76.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Spina bifida occulta. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Q00-Q99
Parent
Q76
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.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • meningocele (spinal) (Q05.-)
  • spina bifida (aperta) (cystica) (Q05.-)

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q76.0?
Q76.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Spina bifida occulta". It falls under Q00-Q99 Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.
Is Q76.0 a billable code?
Yes — Q76.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from Q76.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): meningocele (spinal) (Q05.-); spina bifida (aperta) (cystica) (Q05.-).

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

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