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L64.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM L64.9 became effective on October 1, 2023. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L64.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 L64.9 may differ.
Androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both men and women. In men, it is also known as male pattern baldness, and in women, it is also known as female pattern hair loss. In men, hair is lost in a well-defined pattern, beginning above both temples.
The ICD code L64 is used to code Male-pattern hair loss. Male-pattern hair loss (MPHL), also known as androgenic alopecia and male pattern baldness, is hair loss that occurs due to an underlying susceptibility of hair follicles to shrinkage due to the influence of androgenic hormones.
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The ICD code L64 is used to code Male-pattern hair loss. Male-pattern hair loss (MPHL), also known as androgenic alopecia and male pattern baldness, is hair loss that occurs due to an underlying susceptibility of hair follicles to shrinkage due to the influence of androgenic hormones.
Find the diagnosis codes for androgenic alopecia, also known as male-pattern baldness, in the ICD-10-CM system. Browse the codes by section, filter by billable or non-billable status, and see the instructional notations.
Oct 1, 2023 · L64.9 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Androgenic alopecia, unspecified. It is found in the 2024 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024 .
