ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for hair beard ingrowing
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Ingrowing › hair (beard)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding hair beard ingrowing
The ICD-10-CM code for hair beard ingrowing is L73.1 (Pseudofolliculitis barbae).
Within L73 (other follicular disorders), L73.1 is specifically for Pseudofolliculitis barbae. Related codes cover acne keloid (L73.0), Hidradenitis suppurativa (L73.2), other specified follicular disorders (L73.8) and follicular disorder, unspecified (L73.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 606 (Minor Skin Disorders with MCC, relative weight 1.5728) and DRG 607 (Minor Skin Disorders without MCC, relative weight 0.8772), in MDC 09 (Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about hair beard ingrowing ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for hair beard ingrowing?
- L73.1 — Pseudofolliculitis barbae.
Is L73.1 billable?
- Yes. L73.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can L73.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L73.1 as a principal diagnosis.
Is L73.1 a CC or MCC?
- No. L73.1 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.