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ICD-10 Code L73.8: Other specified follicular disorders
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
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 specified follicular 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
L73Other follicular disorders
currentL73
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Sycosis barbae
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
Related codes
Sibling codes
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 29581high
APPLICATION OF MULTI-LAYER COMPRESSION SYSTEM; LEG (BELOW KNEE), INCLUDING ANKLE AND FOOT
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 29445high
APPLICATION OF RIGID TOTAL CONTACT LEG CAST
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97598high
DEBRIDEMENT (EG, HIGH PRESSURE WATERJET WITH/WITHOUT SUCTION, SHARP SELECTIVE DEBRIDEMENT WITH SCISSORS, SCALPEL AND FORCEPS), OPEN WOUND, (EG, FIBRIN, DEVITALIZED EPIDERMIS AND/OR DERMIS, EXUDATE, DEBRIS, BIOFILM), INCLUDING TOPICAL APPLICATION(S), WOUND ASSESSMENT, USE OF A WHIRLPOOL, WHEN PERFORMED AND INSTRUCTION(S) FOR ONGOING CARE, PER SESSION, TOTAL WOUND(S) SURFACE AREA; EACH ADDITIONAL 20 SQ CM, OR PART THEREOF (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97597high
DEBRIDEMENT (EG, HIGH PRESSURE WATERJET WITH/WITHOUT SUCTION, SHARP SELECTIVE DEBRIDEMENT WITH SCISSORS, SCALPEL AND FORCEPS), OPEN WOUND, (EG, FIBRIN, DEVITALIZED EPIDERMIS AND/OR DERMIS, EXUDATE, DEBRIS, BIOFILM), INCLUDING TOPICAL APPLICATION(S), WOUND ASSESSMENT, USE OF A WHIRLPOOL, WHEN PERFORMED AND INSTRUCTION(S) FOR ONGOING CARE, PER SESSION, TOTAL WOUND(S) SURFACE AREA; FIRST 20 SQ CM OR LESS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11010high
DEBRIDEMENT INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FOREIGN MATERIAL AT THE SITE OF AN OPEN FRACTURE AND/OR AN OPEN DISLOCATION (EG, EXCISIONAL DEBRIDEMENT); SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11011high
DEBRIDEMENT INCLUDING REMOVAL OF FOREIGN MATERIAL AT THE SITE OF AN OPEN FRACTURE AND/OR AN OPEN DISLOCATION (EG, EXCISIONAL DEBRIDEMENT); SKIN, SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE, MUSCLE FASCIA, AND MUSCLE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 77733006high
Abnormal keratinization of hair follicle
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 47459002high
Absent sebaceous gland activity
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 238529007high
Actinic folliculitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 238391002high
Acute sycosis barbae
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 9827004high
Agminate folliculitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1354859000high
Chronic folliculitis of lower limb
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
L73.8
Common synonyms
Other specified follicular disorders
Frequently asked questions
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