L72Header code — not billable

Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Chapter
12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Category
L72
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category L72

L72.0Epidermal cystYesL72.1Pilar and trichodermal cystL72.11Pilar cystYesL72.12Trichodermal cystYesL72.2Steatocystoma multiplexYesL72.3Sebaceous cystYesL72.8Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissueYesL72.9Follicular cyst of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L72?

L72 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Is L72 a billable code?

No. L72 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 L72 in?

L72 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When did L72 become effective?

L72 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to L72?

L72 belongs to category L72, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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