L65.2

Clinical Information

• A disease of the pilosebaceous unit, presenting clinically as grouped follicular papules or plaques with associated hair loss. It is caused by mucinous infiltration of tissues, and usually involving the scalp, face, and neck. It may be primary idiopathic) or secondary to mycosis fungoides or reticulosis.

• A rare dermatologic disorder characterized by the accumulation of mucinous material in the hair follicles. In some cases it is associated with lymphoproliferative disorders, most often mycosis fungoides and hodgkin lymphoma.

Details

• L65.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM L65.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L65.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 L65.2 may differ.