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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Alopecia Areata

ICD-10 Coding for Alopecia Areata

L63.9
L63.0
L63.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for alopecia areata includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Patchy Hair Loss
Autoimmune Hair Loss
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Alopecia Areata

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Alopecia Areata

Use ICD-10 code L63.9 for alopecia areata, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alopecia areata, unspecified

Billable Code
L63.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of patchy hair loss with dermoscopic findings.

Applicable To

  • • Patchy alopecia areata

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies alopecia areata to avoid unspecified coding.

Alopecia totalis

Billable Code
L63.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Complete loss of scalp hair

Applicable To

  • • Complete scalp hair loss

Important Notes

  • • Document complete scalp hair loss to justify totalis coding.

Alopecia areata ophiasis

Billable Code
L63.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Band-like hair loss at temporal/occipital scalp

Applicable To

  • • Band-like hair loss pattern

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies ophiasis pattern.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z71.3

Counseling for hair loss

Use when providing psychosocial support for hair loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for alopecia areata?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified alopecia areata is L63.9. Specific patterns like ophiasis and totalis have their own codes, L63.2 and L63.0 respectively.

How is alopecia areata documented for coding?

Document specific patterns, dermoscopic findings, and use codes like L63.0 for totalis or L63.2 for ophiasis to ensure accurate coding.

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