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ICD-10 Code L60.8: Other nail disorders

L60.8 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Other nail disorders in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents other nail disorders in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
block
L60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
category
L60Nail disorders
currentL60

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

Dermatologist

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
L60.8

Common synonyms

Other nail disorders

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeL60.8
SystemICD10
Display nameOther nail disorders
ChapterDiseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
BlockDisorders of skin appendages

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Anonychia(congenital)DefluviumDeformityDiscolorationDisease, diseasedDisplacement, displacedHemorrhage, hemorrhagic(concealed)Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic(concealed)Leukonychia(punctata) (striata)Leukopathia unguiumLongitudinal stripes or grooves, nailsOnychomadesis

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