Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L65 is the diagnosis code for Other nonscarring hair loss. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as L65. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where L65 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L65 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L65 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other nonscarring hair loss". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L65 is located in Section L60-L75 — "Disorders of skin appendages" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L65 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L65.0, L65.1, L65.2, L65.8, L65.9.
Use L65 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other nonscarring hair loss" 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 Other nonscarring hair loss is L65.
No, L65 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L65 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L65 include: trichotillomania (F63.3).
Yes, L65 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.