ICD-10-CM L68: Hypertrichosis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L68

Hypertrichosis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L68

Includes Notes

excess hair

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • congenital hypertrichosis (Q84.2)
  • persistent lanugo (Q84.2)

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L68):

L68.0 - Hirsutism L68.1 - Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa L68.2 - Localized hypertrichosis L68.3 - Polytrichia L68.8 - Other hypertrichosis L68.9 - Hypertrichosis, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code L68 (Hypertrichosis)

ICD-10-CM code L68 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 L68 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L68 - Hypertrichosis. 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 Hypertrichosis.