Alopecia areata
Chapter 12:Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10 L63 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata (L63) is an autoimmune condition characterized by the sudden loss of hair in one or more circular patches on the scalp or other areas of the body. This condition can affect individuals of any age, gender, or ethnicity, and its exact cause remains unclear, although it is believed to involve genetic and environmental factors. Alopecia areata can present in various forms, including alopecia totalis (complete scalp hair loss) and alopecia universalis (total body hair loss). The clinical significance of this condition lies not only in its physical manifestations but also in its psychological impact on affected individuals, leading to anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.
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
L63 includes alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis, as well as other forms of patchy hair loss that are autoimmune in nature.
L63 codes should be used when a patient presents with symptoms of hair loss consistent with alopecia areata, and the diagnosis has been confirmed through clinical evaluation.
Documentation should include a detailed history of the patient's hair loss, physical examination findings, and any relevant laboratory tests or referrals to specialists.
