Question 1

Is L64 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L64 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L64 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L64 represents Androgenic alopecia. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code L64 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L64 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L64?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L64 is section:L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

L642026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Includes1Included conditions

Is L64 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L64 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L64 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L64?