L65
Non-billableOther nonscarring hair loss
L65 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other nonscarring hair loss. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L65.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- L00-L99
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYou lose up to 100 hairs from your scalp every day. That's normal, and in most people, those hairs grow back. But many men -- and some women -- lose hair as they grow older. You can also lose your hair if you have certain diseases, such as thyroid problems, diabetes, or lupus. If you take certain medicines or have chemotherapy for cancer, you may also lose your hair. Other causes are stress, a low protein diet, a…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •trichotillomania (F63.3)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code L65?
- L65 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other nonscarring hair loss". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
- Is L65 a billable code?
- No — L65 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L65.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from L65?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): trichotillomania (F63.3).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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