2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L68.9Hypertrichosis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L68

ICD-10-CM L68.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L68.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hypertrichosis, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified skin disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L68.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Hypertrichosis, unspecified
Short Description
Hypertrichosis, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L68
Hypertrichosis

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
CategoryL68Hypertrichosis
This CodeL68.9Hypertrichosis, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Circumscribed acquired hypertrichosis
  • Drug-induced hair abnormality
  • Drug-induced hypertrichosis
  • Excessive hair growth
  • Gingival fibromatosis
  • Gingival fibromatosis and hypertrichosis syndrome
  • Hair changes due to malnutrition
  • Hereditary gingival fibromatosis
  • Hypertrichosis
  • Hypertrichosis in hyperthyroidism
  • Hypertrichosis in hypothyroidism
  • Hypertrichosis in malnutrition
  • Hypertrichosis in porphyria
  • Increased hair growth
  • Skin changes due to malnutrition

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Hypertrichosis

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

  • 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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Convert L68.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
704.1 Hirsutism
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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L68.9Overview

Is L68.9 (Hypertrichosis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hypertrichosis, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L68.9 group to?

When hypertrichosis, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 606, 607, with relative weights from 0.9064 to 1.5132 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L68.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hypertrichosis, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 704.1 (hirsutism). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.