ICD-10-CM L65: Other nonscarring hair loss

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L65

Other nonscarring hair loss

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L65

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

trichotillomania (F63.3)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Inclusion Terms

Alopecia NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L65):

L65.0 - Telogen effluvium L65.1 - Anagen effluvium L65.2 - Alopecia mucinosa L65.8 - Other specified nonscarring hair loss L65.9 - Nonscarring hair loss, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code L65 (Other nonscarring hair loss)

ICD-10-CM code L65 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L65 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L65 - Other nonscarring hair loss. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other nonscarring hair loss.