Q06Header code — not billable

Other congenital malformations of spinal cord

Chapter
17. Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Category
Q06
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Q06

Q06.0AmyeliaYesQ06.1Hypoplasia and dysplasia of spinal cordYesQ06.2DiastematomyeliaYesQ06.3Other congenital cauda equina malformationsYesQ06.4HydromyeliaYesQ06.8Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cordYesQ06.9Congenital malformation of spinal cord, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Q06?

Q06 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other congenital malformations of spinal cord.

Is Q06 a billable code?

No. Q06 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is Q06 in?

Q06 falls under Chapter 17: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities.

When did Q06 become effective?

Q06 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Q06?

Q06 belongs to category Q06, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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