ICD-11 classes
20 Developmental anomalies
Structural developmental anomalies primarily affecting one...
Structural developmental anomalies of the nervous system
LA02 — Spina bifida
LA02.0 — Spina bifida cystica
ICD-11 LA02.0 — Spina bifida cystica
A condition caused by failure of the neural tube to correctly develop during the antenatal period. This condition is characterised by nerve damage and the presence of meningoceles on the back. This condition may present with physical or mental impairment.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
Diagnosis with code LA02.0 contains 5 clarifying diagnoses:
- LA02.00 — Myelomeningocele with hydrocephalus
- LA02.01 — Myelomeningocele without hydrocephalus
- LA02.02 — Myelocystocele
- LA02.0Y — Other specified spina bifida cystica
- LA02.0Z — Spina bifida cystica, unspecified
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:
- Spina bifida #8683
- Spina bifida cystica #8684