Hypertrichosis, unspecified

This code represents the presence of excessive hair growth beyond what is considered normal for a patient's age, sex, and ethnicity, without a more specific underlying cause identified. It indicates a generalized or localized increase in hair density or length that is not due to androgen excess.

Use this code when documentation indicates hypertrichosis but lacks further specificity regarding its type or etiology. This is appropriate when the physician has diagnosed excessive hair growth but has not determined if it is congenital, acquired, lanuginosa, terminal, or associated with a specific syndrome.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies a particular type of hypertrichosis (e.g., congenital, acquired, lanuginosa).
• Differentiate from hirsutism (R68.3), which specifically refers to excessive androgen-dependent hair growth in women.
• Always review the medical record for any additional details that might allow for a more specific hypertrichosis code.