L68.3 – Polytrichia
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of skin appendages
ICD-10-CM code
L68.3
- Code
L68.3(claims format:L683)- Description
- Polytrichia
- 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
Block L60-L75
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- congenital malformations of integument (Q84.-)
Index terms for L68.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in L68
- L68.0 – HirsutismBillable
- L68.1 – Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosaBillable
- L68.2 – Localized hypertrichosisBillable
- L68.8 – Other hypertrichosisBillable
- L68.9 – Hypertrichosis, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L68.3?
L68.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for polytrichia, in the block L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages).
Is L68.3 a billable code?
Yes. L68.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does L68.3 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.