2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L64Androgenic alopecia

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L64

ICD-10-CM L64
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L64 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for androgenic alopecia, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as L64.0, L64.8, and L64.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L64
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Androgenic alopecia
Chapter
L60-L75
Disorders of skin appendages

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
CategoryL64Androgenic alopecia
This CodeL64Androgenic alopecia

Specific Coding for Androgenic alopeciaOverview

Non-specific codes like L64 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use L64.0 for Drug-induced androgenic alopecia

  • Use L64.8 for Other androgenic alopecia

  • Use L64.9 for Androgenic alopecia, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Includes

  • male-pattern baldness

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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 L64Overview

Is L64 (Androgenic alopecia) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for androgenic alopecia, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for androgenic alopecia need a more specific code from this category, such as L64.0, L64.8, and L64.9.