ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for localized hypertrichosis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hypertrichosis › localized”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding localized hypertrichosis
The ICD-10-CM code for localized hypertrichosis is L68.2 (Localized hypertrichosis).
Within L68 (hypertrichosis), L68.2 is specifically for localized hypertrichosis. Related codes cover Hirsutism (L68.0), acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa (L68.1), Polytrichia (L68.3), other hypertrichosis (L68.8) and unspecified (L68.9).
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 localized hypertrichosis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for localized hypertrichosis?
- L68.2 — Localized hypertrichosis.
Is L68.2 billable?
- Yes. L68.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can L68.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L68.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is L68.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. L68.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.