L68
Non-billableHypertrichosis
L68 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hypertrichosis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L68.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- L00-L99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHThe average person has 5 million hairs. Hair grows all over your body except on your lips, palms, and the soles of your feet. It takes about a month for healthy hair to grow half an inch. Most hairs grow for up to six years and then fall out. New hairs grow in their place. Hair helps keep you warm. It also protects your eyes, ears and nose from small particles in the air. Common problem with the hair and scalp…
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Includes
- •excess hair
Medications indicated for this condition
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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