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 2027, 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
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the Q06 range.
Diastematomyelia
A rare congenital abnormality in which the spinal cord is split in half by fibrous or bony tissue. It may present as an isolated phenomenon or in association with spina bifida.
Hydromyelia
Abnormal widening of the central spinal canal.
About the Q06 Code Range
A spinal cord malformation present at birth may involve underdevelopment, abnormal development, or another identified form.
The subdivisions separate underdevelopment and abnormal development from other named spinal cord malformations and cauda equina malformations. They also distinguish other specified malformations from an unspecified spinal cord malformation.
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
