Question 1

Is Q05 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Q05 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Q05 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Q05 represents Spina bifida. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code Q05 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Q05 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Q05?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Q05 is section:Q00-Q07 (Congenital malformations of the nervous system (Q00-Q07)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Q05?

Accepted Answer

Code Q05 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: Arnold-Chiari syndrome, type II (Q07.0-); spina bifida occulta (Q76.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with Q05 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with Q05?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding Q05, consider adding codes for: code for any associated paraplegia (paraparesis) (G82.2-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

Q052026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Includes8Included conditions