L68.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Hypertrichosis

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by hair density or length beyond the accepted limits of normal in a particular body region, for a particular age or race.

• Excessive hair growth at inappropriate locations, such as on the extremities, the head, and the back. It is caused by genetic or acquired factors, and is an androgen-independent process. This concept does not include hirsutism which is an androgen-dependent excess hair growth in women and children.

• Generalized or localized hair growth of abnormal length and density. It may be congenital or acquired e.g., drug-induced).

Details

• L68.9 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 L68.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L68.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 L68.9 may differ.