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ICD-10-CM Code for Nonscarring hair loss, unspecified L65.9

ICD-10 code L65.9 for Nonscarring hair loss, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

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Nonscarring hair loss, unspecified
Alopecia NOS

L65

Excludes1: trichotillomania (F63.3)

Use additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

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