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L68.2 – Localized hypertrichosis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of skin appendages

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L68.2

Code: L68.2 (claims format: L682)
Description: Localized hypertrichosis
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: L68

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

L68 – Hypertrichosis

Includes:

excess hair

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital hypertrichosis (Q84.2)
persistent lanugo (Q84.2)

Block L60-L75

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital malformations of integument (Q84.-)

Index terms for L68.2

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Hypertrichosis, localized

Related codes in L68

L68.0 – HirsutismBillable
L68.1 – Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosaBillable
L68.3 – PolytrichiaBillable
L68.8 – Other hypertrichosisBillable
L68.9 – Hypertrichosis, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L68.2?

L68.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for localized hypertrichosis, in the block L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages).

Is L68.2 a billable code?

Yes. L68.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L68.2 belong to?

It belongs to category L68 – Hypertrichosis.

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.