ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L72
Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L72
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- pilar cyst (L72.11)
- trichilemmal (proliferating) cyst (L72.12)
Inclusion Terms
Trichilemmal (proliferating) cyst
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L72):
L72.0 - Epidermal cyst
L72.1 - Pilar and trichodermal cyst
L72.11 - Pilar cyst
L72.12 - Trichodermal cyst
L72.2 - Steatocystoma multiplex
L72.3 - Sebaceous cyst
L72.8 - Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
L72.9 - Follicular cyst of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code L72 (Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue)
ICD-10-CM code L72 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 L72 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L72 - Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue. 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 Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue.