L65 – Other nonscarring hair loss
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of skin appendages
ICD-10-CM code
L65
- Code
L65(claims format:L65)- Description
- Other nonscarring hair loss
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- Block
- L60-L75 Disorders of skin appendages
Billable codes under L65
L65 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- L65.0 – Telogen effluviumBillable
- L65.1 – Anagen effluviumBillable
- L65.2 – Alopecia mucinosaBillable
- L65.8 – Other specified nonscarring hair lossBillable
- L65.9 – Nonscarring hair loss, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for L65
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- trichotillomania (F63.3)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block L60-L75
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- congenital malformations of integument (Q84.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L65?
L65 is the ICD-10-CM code for other nonscarring hair loss, in the block L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages).
Is L65 a billable code?
No. L65 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.