2025 ICD-10-CM code L65.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Disorders of skin appendages - Other nonscarring hair loss XII Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) Feed
Other specified nonscarring hair loss.
Medical necessity is determined by the underlying cause of the hair loss and the potential for treatment or intervention.
Diagnosis and management of this condition falls under dermatology.
- XII Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99)
- L65 Other nonscarring hair lossExcludes1: trichotillomania (F63.3)Use additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
In simple words: This code refers to hair loss that doesn't cause scarring and isn't otherwise categorized.
This code encompasses various forms of nonscarring hair loss that are not specifically classified under other L65 categories.Examples include neonatal occipital alopecia (transient neonatal hair loss, friction alopecia) and pressure alopecia.
Example 1: A 2-month-old infant presents with a well-demarcated area of hair loss on the back of the head, diagnosed as neonatal occipital alopecia., A patient who has been wearing a tight helmet experiences hair loss in the area of constant pressure, diagnosed as pressure alopecia. , An elderly patient using a new topical medication develops localized and reversible hair loss, classified as nonscarring alopecia.
Detailed clinical documentation should describe the location, pattern, onset, and duration of hair loss.Any associated symptoms or relevant medical history, including medication use, should also be noted.A thorough physical examination of the scalp is essential.
- Specialties:Dermatology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital (if associated with other conditions requiring inpatient admission)