2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L73.0Acne keloid

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L73

ICD-10-CM L73.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L73.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for acne keloid. 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. Coders also document this condition as acne keloidalis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified skin disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L73.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Acne keloid
Short Description
Acne keloid
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L73
Other follicular disorders

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
CategoryL73Other follicular disorders
This CodeL73.0Acne keloid

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acne keloidalis
  • Folliculitis keloidalis nuchae
  • Keloidalis nuchae
  • Scalp folliculitis

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.

    • Acne
      • keloid
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • papillaris capillitii
    • Folliculitis(superficial)
      • keloid, keloidalis
    • Keloid, cheloid
      • acne

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

  • Acne Keloid

    a type of acneiform disorder in which secondary pyogenic infection in and around pilosebaceous structures ends in keloidal scarring. it manifests as persistent folliculitis of the back of the neck associated with occlusion of the follicular orifices. it is most often encountered in black or asian men.

Patient EducationClinical

Acne

Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars.

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Convert L73.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
706.1 Acne NEC
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 L73.0Overview

Is L73.0 (Other follicular disorders) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does L73.0 group to?

When acne keloid 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 L73.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, acne keloid converts to ICD-9-CM 706.1 (acne NEC). 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.