L66.81 – Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of skin appendages
ICD-10-CM code
L66.81
- Code
L66.81(claims format:L6681)- Description
- Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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
- Parent codes
- L66 › L66.8
Notes for L66.81
Applicable to:
- CCCA
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.-)
Index terms for L66.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in L66.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L66.81?
L66.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, in the block L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages).
Is L66.81 a billable code?
Yes. L66.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does L66.81 belong to?
It belongs to category L66 – Cicatricial alopecia [scarring hair loss].
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.