2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L63.9Alopecia areata, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L63

ICD-10-CM L63.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L63.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for alopecia areata, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. Coders also document this condition as alopecia areata. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified skin disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L63.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Alopecia areata, unspecified
Short Description
Alopecia areata, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L63
Alopecia areata

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
CategoryL63Alopecia areata
This CodeL63.9Alopecia areata, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Alopecia areata
  • Pitting of nail due to alopecia areata
  • Pitting of nails

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L63.9: its own notes plus those printed at block L60-L75 and Chapter 12. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Block L60-L75 Disorders of skin appendages applies to 85 codes
  • congenital malformations of integument (Q84.-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 12 (L00-L99) Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue applies to 1,001 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • lipomelanotic reticulosis (I89.8)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • viral warts (B07.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SKN007
Other specified and unspecified skin disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Alopecia Areata

    loss of scalp and body hair involving microscopically inflammatory patchy areas.

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Convert L63.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
704.01 Alopecia areata
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About L63.9Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for alopecia areata, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for alopecia areata, unspecified is L63.9 (sometimes written as L639). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is L63.9 (Alopecia areata) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report alopecia areata, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does L63.9 group to?

When alopecia areata, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 607, 606, with relative weights from 0.8772 to 1.5721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can L63.9 be reported with a code from Q84?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at block L60-L75, which applies to L63.9, lists "congenital malformations of integument (Q84.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L63.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, alopecia areata, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 704.01 (alopecia areata). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.