2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L66.12Frontal fibrosing alopecia

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L66

ICD-10-CM L66.12
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L66.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for frontal fibrosing alopecia. 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 dermatosis of scalp. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified inflammatory condition of skin.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L66.12
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Short Description
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L66.1
Lichen planopilaris

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
CategoryL66Cicatricial alopecia [scarring hair loss]
This CodeL66.12Frontal fibrosing alopecia

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Dermatosis of scalp
  • Frontal fibrosing alopecia
  • Lichen planus of scalp
  • Rash of scalp

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L66.12: 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.

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • FFA

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.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name L66.12, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming L66.12: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • L43 Lichen planus
    lichen planopilaris (L66.1-) names L66.1-, which includes this code

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 SKN002
Other specified inflammatory condition of skin
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Hair Loss

You lose up to 100 hairs from your scalp every day. That's normal, and in most people, those hairs grow back. But many men -- and some women -- lose hair as they grow older. You can also lose your hair if you have certain diseases, such as thyroid problems, diabetes, or lupus.

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Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement L66.12 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • L66.1 - Lichen planopilaris
FY 2025AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2024.
FY 2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About L66.12Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for frontal fibrosing alopecia?

The ICD-10-CM code for frontal fibrosing alopecia is L66.12 (sometimes written as L6612). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is L66.12 (Lichen planopilaris) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does L66.12 group to?

When frontal fibrosing alopecia 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 L66.12 be reported with a code from Q84?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at block L60-L75, which applies to L66.12, 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).