L72.3 – Sebaceous cyst

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L72.3

Code: L72.3 (claims format: L723)
Description: Sebaceous cyst
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: L72

Notes for L72.3

Excludes2 (not included here):

pilar cyst (L72.11)
trichilemmal (proliferating) cyst (L72.12)

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 L72.3

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

Related codes in L72

L72.0 – Epidermal cystBillable
L72.1 – Pilar and trichodermal cystHeader
L72.2 – Steatocystoma multiplexBillable
L72.8 – Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissueBillable
L72.9 – Follicular cyst of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L72.3?

L72.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for sebaceous cyst, in the block L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages).

Is L72.3 a billable code?

Yes. L72.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L72.3 belong to?

It belongs to category L72 – Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue.

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.