Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L62 is the diagnosis code for Nail disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. This code falls under the section "Disorders of skin appendages" within Chapter 12 — Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where L62 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L62 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L62 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nail disorders in diseases classified elsewhere". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L62 is located in Section L60-L75 — "Disorders of skin appendages" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L62 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nail disorders in diseases classified elsewhere" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Nail disorders in diseases classified elsewhere is L62.
Yes, L62 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L62 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L62 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.