Q14 vs Q76.0
Q14 (Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye) compared with Q76.0 (Spina bifida occulta), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. Q14 carries an Excludes2 note covering Q76.0: “congenital malformation of cervical spine (Q05.0, Q05.5, Q67.5, Q76.0-Q76.4)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| Q14Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye | Q76.0Spina bifida occulta | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | Q00-Q99 — Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99) | Q00-Q99 — Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (Q00-Q99) |
| Definition | Congenital malformations of posterior segment of eye is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (Q14). | Spina bifida occulta is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (Q76.0). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources