L68: Hypertrichosis
Codes under L68 (Hypertrichosis). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| L68.0 | Hirsutism | ✓ |
| L68.0 | Hirsutism | ✓ |
| L68.1 | Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa | ✓ |
| L68.1 | Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa | ✓ |
| L68.2 | Localized hypertrichosis | ✓ |
| L68.2 | Localized hypertrichosis | ✓ |
| L68.3 | Polytrichia | ✓ |
| L68.3 | Polytrichia | ✓ |
| L68.8 | Other hypertrichosis | ✓ |
| L68.8 | Other hypertrichosis | ✓ |
| L68.9 | Hypertrichosis, unspecified | ✓ |
| L68.9 | Hypertrichosis, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L68?
L68 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Hypertrichosis. It contains 12 more specific diagnosis codes, 12 of which are billable.
Is L68 a billable code?
No — L68 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example L68.0 — Hirsutism). 12 of the 12 codes under L68 are billable.
What codes fall under L68?
L68 includes L68.0, L68.0, L68.1, L68.1, L68.2, plus 7 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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