L72.1Header code — not billable
Pilar and trichodermal cyst
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L72
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L72
L72Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissueL72.0Epidermal cystYesL72.11Pilar 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 L72.1?
L72.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pilar and trichodermal cyst.
Is L72.1 a billable code?
No. L72.1 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 L72.1 in?
L72.1 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L72.1 become effective?
L72.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L72.1?
L72.1 belongs to category L72, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.