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2025 ICD-10-CM code L65.8

Other specified nonscarring hair loss.

Use additional codes to specify any underlying conditions or contributing factors to the 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.

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.

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