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ICD-10-CM Code L68.9
Hypertrichosis, unspecified

BILLABLE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

L68.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of hypertrichosis, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.


The ICD code L68 is used to code Hypertrichosis

Hypertrichosis (also called Ambras syndrome) is an abnormal amount of hair growth over the body; extensive cases of hypertrichosis have informally been called werewolf syndrome, because the appearance is similar to the mythical werewolf. The two distinct types of hypertrichosis are generalized hypertrichosis, which occurs over the entire body, and localized hypertrichosis, which is restricted to a certain area. Hypertrichosis can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired later in life. The excess growth of hair occurs in areas of the skin with the exception of androgen-dependent hair of the pubic area, face, and axillary regions.

Specialty: Dermatology
MeSH Codes: D006983, D006983
ICD 9 Codes: 704.1, 757.4

Petrus Gonsalvus, "The Hairy Man" by Joris Hoefnagel from his "Elementa Depicta."

Source: Wikipedia

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
  • DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L68.9 - Hypertrichosis, unspecified'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L68.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Hypertrichosis (L68.9)

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

Hirsutism (approximate match)

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 L68.9 and a single ICD9 code, 704.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.


Parent Code: L68 - Hypertrichosis

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