ICD-10-CM Code L63.8
Other alopecia areata
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L63.8 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other alopecia areata. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L63 is used to code Hair disease
Hair diseases are disorders primarily associated with the follicles of the hair.
Specialty: | Medical Genetics |
MeSH Codes: | D006201, D006201 |
ICD 9 Codes: | 704, 757.4 |
Hair follicle
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Diffuse alopecia areata (disorder)
- Circumscribed alopecia areata of eyelashes/eyebrows (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L63.8 - Other alopecia areata'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L63.8. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code L63.8 and a single ICD9 code, 704.01 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L63 - Alopecia areata