Elective hair transplant for purposes other than remedying health states

This code signifies a patient undergoing a hair transplant procedure solely for cosmetic enhancement, without any underlying medical necessity or health-related reason for the intervention. It indicates that the primary motivation for the transplant is aesthetic improvement rather than addressing a disease, injury, or functional impairment.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states the hair transplant is elective and performed for purely cosmetic reasons, such as improving appearance due to natural thinning or male pattern baldness without associated medical conditions. It is appropriate for procedures where the patient's health is not compromised by their hair loss.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the procedure is "elective" or "cosmetic" and not for a medical condition.
• Do not use this code if the hair transplant is performed to remedy hair loss due to burns, trauma, or disease.
• This code is for the reason for the encounter, not the procedure itself.