ICD-10 Code L67.8 – Other hair color and hair shaft abnormalities (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L67.8 – Other hair color and hair shaft abnormalities
What it is
L67.8 identifies other specified disorders of hair color or the hair shaft that do not fit a more specific ICD-10 category. Use it when the record describes an unusual hair shaft abnormality or color change, but not a named disorder.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see abnormal hair texture, fragility, breakage, or unusual color changes noted on exam or in dermatology records.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents a hair color or hair shaft abnormality and no more specific diagnosis is stated. It is appropriate for nonspecific or other specified hair shaft disorders after you review the note and confirm the wording.
If the chart names a defined condition, code that diagnosis instead. When documentation is limited, check documentation before assigning L67.8.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for alopecia, scalp disease, or hair loss without a documented hair shaft or color abnormality. Do not assign it when a more specific hair disorder is recorded.
Coding tip
Match the code to the exact wording in the assessment, and use L67.8 only when the provider documents “other” or an unspecified hair shaft abnormality.