Is L72 a billable code?
No. L72 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L72: Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L72 groups related diagnoses under follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
L72 questions
What does L72 mean?
L72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue. It is in chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.