Cicatricial alopecia [scarring hair loss]
Chapter 12:Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10 L66 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of cicatricial alopecia [scarring hair loss].
Cicatricial alopecia, also known as scarring hair loss, encompasses a range of conditions that result in the permanent loss of hair due to damage to the hair follicles. This category includes various types of alopecia that are characterized by inflammation and scarring, leading to irreversible hair loss. Conditions such as lichen planopilaris, discoid lupus erythematosus, and follicular occlusion syndrome fall under this category. The clinical significance of cicatricial alopecia lies in its potential to cause not only cosmetic concerns but also psychological distress for affected individuals, making timely diagnosis and management crucial.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
L66 includes conditions such as lichen planopilaris, discoid lupus erythematosus, follicular occlusion syndrome, and other forms of scarring alopecia that lead to permanent hair loss.
L66 codes should be used when diagnosing patients with scarring alopecia, particularly when there is evidence of follicular damage and inflammation that leads to hair loss.
Documentation should include a detailed clinical assessment, evidence of scarring on the scalp, and any relevant laboratory or biopsy results that support the diagnosis of cicatricial alopecia.
