L68Header code — not billable

Hypertrichosis

Chapter
12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Category
L68
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category L68

L68.0HirsutismYesL68.1Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosaYesL68.2Localized hypertrichosisYesL68.3PolytrichiaYesL68.8Other hypertrichosisYesL68.9Hypertrichosis, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L68?

L68 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Hypertrichosis.

Is L68 a billable code?

No. L68 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is L68 in?

L68 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When did L68 become effective?

L68 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to L68?

L68 belongs to category L68, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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