Other congenital malformations of spinal cord (Q06) ICD-10-CM
The Q06 code range covers other congenital malformations of spinal cord with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the Q06 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
- Q06 Other congenital malformations of spinal cordNon-billable
- Q06.0 Amyelia
- Q06.1 Hypoplasia and dysplasia of spinal cord
- Q06.2 Diastematomyelia
- Q06.3 Other congenital cauda equina malformations
- Q06.4 Hydromyelia
- Q06.8 Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
- Q06.9 Congenital malformation of spinal cord, unspecified
About the Q06 Code Range
The ICD-10 codes Q06.0 to Q06.9 cover a range of congenital malformations of the spinal cord, including specific conditions like amyelia and diastematomyelia. These codes are used to classify rare spinal cord abnormalities present from birth that affect the development and structure of the spinal cord and related tissues.
The ICD-10 code for amyelia (Q06.0) specifically identifies the complete absence of the spinal cord. Hypoplasia and dysplasia of the spinal cord (Q06.1), also known as spinal cord hypoplasia or myelodysplasia, refer to underdeveloped or malformed spinal cord tissue. Diastematomyelia (Q06.2), a split spinal cord malformation, may be recognized by terms such as split cord malformation or faun tail syndrome, indicating a division or cleft in the spinal cord. Additional codes cover other congenital abnormalities of the cauda equina (Q06.3), hydromyelia (Q06.4), and a spectrum of other specified spinal cord malformations (Q06.8), which include diverse malformations like spinal dermal sinuses and tethered cord syndrome. For cases where a specific diagnosis is not clear, Q06.9 is used for unspecified congenital spinal cord malformations, sometimes described as anomalies of spinal meninges or other related structures. These ICD-10 codes help medical coders classify and document congenital spinal cord defects accurately for clinical and insurance purposes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the Q06 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the Q06 range classify?
The range classifies other congenital malformations of spinal cord. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
