Hypertrichosis (L68) ICD-10-CM
The L68 code range covers hypertrichosis with 7 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 6 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- excess hair
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 L68 Range 7 codes · 6 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the L68 range.
Hirsutism
A condition observed in WOMEN and CHILDREN when there is excess coarse body hair of an adult male distribution pattern, such as facial and chest areas. It is the result of elevated ANDROGENS from the OVARIES, the ADRENAL GLANDS, or exogenous sources. The concept does not include HYPERTRICHOSIS, which is an androgen-independent excessive hair growth.
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.
About the L68 Code Range
Hypertrichosis means excessive hair growth in places such as the limbs, head, or back. It differs from hirsutism, which is androgen-dependent excess hair growth in women and children.
Within disorders of skin appendages, L68 separates hirsutism, acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa, localized hypertrichosis, and polytrichia. It also has categories for other hypertrichosis and unspecified hypertrichosis.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the L68 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the L68 range classify?
The range classifies hypertrichosis. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
