Hair color and hair shaft abnormalities (L67) ICD-10-CM
The L67 code range covers hair color and hair shaft abnormalities with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the L67 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the L67 range.
Essential Tremor
A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck, inducing titubations of the head. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families (i.e., familial tremor). (Mov Disord 1988;13(1):5-10)
About the L67 Code Range
ICD-10 code section L67 pertains specifically to hair color and hair shaft abnormalities, covering conditions that affect the texture, color, and structural integrity of hair. These codes are used to describe disorders such as trichorrhexis nodosa, variations in hair color like poliosis or premature graying, and other distinct hair shaft disorders.
This section includes L67.0 for trichorrhexis nodosa, which involves fragile hair shafts prone to breaking, known also by terms like clastothrix and trichothiodystrophy. Code L67.1 addresses variations in hair color, including acquired poliosis (localized white hair), heterochromia of hair, and premature canities or early graying. The diverse synonyms help clarify these are not just cosmetic changes but recognized hair color disorders. L67.8 captures a wide range of other hair shaft abnormalities, from brittle or bubble hair to damage caused by chemicals, nutritional deficiencies, or post-inflammatory changes, with terms like hair dystrophy and pseudomonilethrix guiding coders in complex cases. Lastly, L67.9 is used when hair color or shaft abnormalities are present but unspecified, covering general abnormal hair findings or drug-induced changes. Collectively, these codes provide precise options for documenting varied hair conditions in medical records and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the L67 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the L67 range classify?
The range classifies hair color and hair shaft abnormalities. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
