2025 ICD-10-CM code L72.11
Pilar cyst
- 12 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75)
Pilar cyst
Example 1: A patient presents with a small, firm, dome-shaped bump on their scalp. Upon examination, it is diagnosed as a pilar cyst., A patient has multiple pilar cysts on their scalp and forehead. They undergo a procedure to remove the cysts., During a routine skin check, a dermatologist identifies a pilar cyst on a patient's back. The patient elects to have it removed for cosmetic reasons.
- Specialties:Dermatology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital