Hypertrichosis (L68)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99)

    • Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75)

      • Hypertrichosis (L68)

        • L68 - Hypertrichosis NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • L68.0 - Hirsutism BILLABLE CODE
        • L68.1 - Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa BILLABLE CODE
        • L68.2 - Localized hypertrichosis BILLABLE CODE
        • L68.3 - Polytrichia BILLABLE CODE
        • L68.8 - Other hypertrichosis BILLABLE CODE
        • L68.9 - Hypertrichosis, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Hypertrichosis (L68)

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.

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.

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.

Microstomia - A congenital defect in which the mouth is unusually small. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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.

Instructional Notations

Includes 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 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.

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