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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hair Thinning

ICD-10 Coding for Hair Thinning

L65.9
L65.8

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

Also Known as:
Alopecia
Hair Loss
Baldness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hair Thinning

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hair Thinning

Use ICD-10 code L65.9 for nonscarring hair loss, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nonscarring hair loss, unspecified

Billable Code
L65.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Diffuse thinning without scarring

Applicable To

  • • Diffuse hair thinning

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies nonscarring nature.

Other specified nonscarring hair loss

Billable Code
L65.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Specific subtypes confirmed via trichogram or pull test

Applicable To

  • • Telogen effluvium
  • • Anagen effluvium

Important Notes

  • • Document specific subtype of nonscarring hair loss.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.89

Encounter for other specified special examinations

Use for encounters related to hair loss evaluation.

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use for hair loss due to chemotherapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hair thinning?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified nonscarring hair loss is L65.9. For specific types like telogen effluvium, use L65.8.

How to document hair thinning for ICD-10 coding?

Document specific clinical findings such as positive pull test results and subtype confirmation to ensure accurate ICD-10 coding.

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