ICD-10 L73.8
Billable / SpecificOther specified follicular disorders
About ICD-10-CM L73.8
ICD-10-CM code L73.8 represents Other specified follicular disorders. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L73). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L73.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under L73.8. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Sycosis barbae
Medicare LCD Coverage for L73.8
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L73.8 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L73.8.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L73.8
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert L73.8 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| L73.8 | 7048 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L73.8
Other codes in section L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages).
ICD-10 L73.8, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L73.8 billable? +
Yes, L73.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to L73.8? +
ICD-10 L73.8 includes: Sycosis barbae.
What ICD-9 codes does L73.8 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L73.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7048. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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