2025 ICD-10-CM code L72.11

Pilar cyst

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.

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