L68.9 Hypertrichosis, unspecified

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from L68 Hypertrichosis

Includes

• excess hair

Excludes1 (never code together)

• congenital hypertrichosis (Q84.2)
• persistent lanugo (Q84.2)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 606-607 in MDC 09.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 704.1 Hirsutism (approximate)

Diagnosis Index entries for L68.9

• Hypertrichosis

Nearby codes

• L68.0 Hirsutism
• L68.1 Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa
• L68.2 Localized hypertrichosis
• L68.3 Polytrichia
• L68.8 Other hypertrichosis
• L68.9 Hypertrichosis, unspecified (this code)