2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L68Hypertrichosis

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L68

ICD-10-CM L68
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L68 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for hypertrichosis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as L68.0, L68.1, L68.2, and L68.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L68
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Hypertrichosis
Chapter
L60-L75
Disorders of skin appendages

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
CategoryL68Hypertrichosis
This CodeL68Hypertrichosis

Specific Coding for HypertrichosisOverview

Non-specific codes like L68 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use L68.0 for Hirsutism

  • Use L68.1 for Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa

  • Use L68.2 for Localized hypertrichosis

  • Use L68.3 for Polytrichia

  • Use L68.8 for Other hypertrichosis

  • Use L68.9 for Hypertrichosis, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Includes

  • excess hair

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital hypertrichosis Q84.2
  • persistent lanugo Q84.2

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Hypertrichosis

    excessive hair growth at inappropriate locations, such as on the extremities, the head, and the back. it is caused by genetic or acquired factors, and is an androgen-independent process. this concept does not include hirsutism which is an androgen-dependent excess hair growth in women and children.

  • Grade 1 Hypertrichosis, CTCAE|Grade 1 Hypertrichosis

    increase in length, thickness or density of hair that the patient is either able to camouflage by periodic shaving or removal of hairs or is not concerned enough about the overgrowth to use any form of hair removal

  • Grade 2 Hypertrichosis, CTCAE|Grade 2 Hypertrichosis

    increase in length, thickness or density of hair at least on the usual exposed areas of the body [face (not limited to beard/moustache area) plus/minus arms] that requires frequent shaving or use of destructive means of hair removal to camouflage; associated with psychosocial impact

  • Hairy Nevus|Hair Nevus|Hairy nevus|Nevoid Hypertrichosis

    a usually benign congenital skin growth that is often pigmented and sometimes develop coarse surface hair. there is a lifetime risk of transformation to malignant melanoma which varies depending on the size of the lesion.

  • HTC2 Gene|CGH|CXINSq27.1|Chromosome Xq27.1 Interchromosomal Insertion Syndrome Gene|HCG|HTC2|HTC2|Hypertrichosis 2 (Generalized, Congenital) Gene|Hypertrichosis, Congenital Generalized Gene|Hypertrichosis, Congenital Generalized, 2 Gene

    human htc2 gene is located within xq24-q27.1 and the size of this phenotypic locus is not reported. this gene region has no known protein product. palindrome-mediated interchromosomal insertion in this locus is associated with congenital generalized hypertrichosis.

  • Hypertrichosis

    excessive hair growth anywhere on the body.

  • Hypertrichosis, CTCAE|Hypertrichosis|Hypertrichosis

    a disorder characterized by hair density or length beyond the accepted limits of normal in a particular body region, for a particular age or race.

Patient EducationClinical

Hair Problems

The average person has 5 million hairs. Hair grows all over your body except on your lips, palms, and the soles of your feet. It takes about a month for healthy hair to grow half an inch. Most hairs grow for up to six years and then fall out. New hairs grow in their place.

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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 L68Overview

Is L68 (Hypertrichosis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for hypertrichosis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for hypertrichosis need a more specific code from this category, such as L68.0, L68.1, and L68.2.