Other specified nonscarring hair loss

This code represents various forms of non-scarring alopecia that do not fit into more specific categories like androgenetic alopecia or alopecia areata. It encompasses hair loss conditions where the hair follicle is preserved, and there is no evidence of permanent tissue damage or scarring of the scalp.

Use this code when documentation specifies a non-scarring hair loss condition that isn't precisely defined by other ICD-10-CM codes for alopecia. Examples include diffuse hair thinning not attributed to androgenetic causes, telogen effluvium, or other unclassified non-scarring alopecias. The physician's notes should clearly indicate the non-scarring nature of the hair loss.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "non-scarring" and does not specify a more precise type of alopecia.
• Differentiate from L66.- (Cicatricial alopecia), which indicates scarring hair loss.
• Consider codes like L63.- (Alopecia areata) or L64.- (Androgenetic alopecia) if the documentation supports those specific diagnoses.