2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L60Nail disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L60

ICD-10-CM L60
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L60 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for nail disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as L60.0, L60.1, L60.2, and L60.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L60
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Nail disorders
Chapter
L60-L75
Disorders of skin appendages

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
CategoryL60Nail disorders
This CodeL60Nail disorders

Specific Coding for Nail disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like L60 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use L60.0 for Ingrowing nail

  • Use L60.1 for Onycholysis

  • Use L60.2 for Onychogryphosis

  • Use L60.3 for Nail dystrophy

  • Use L60.4 for Beau's lines

  • Use L60.5 for Yellow nail syndrome

  • Use L60.8 for Other nail disorders

  • Use L60.9 for Nail disorder, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 2 Excludes

  • clubbing of nails R68.3
  • onychia and paronychia L03.0

Patient EducationClinical

Nail Diseases

Your toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of your toes and fingers. They are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin, which is also in your hair and skin. The health of your nails can be a clue to your overall health. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L60Overview

Is L60 (Nail disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for nail disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for nail disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as L60.0, L60.1, and L60.2.