ICD-10 Code L60.2 – Onychogryphosis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Onychogryphosis is L60.2.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L60.2 – Onychogryphosis

What it is

Onychogryphosis is a nail disorder in which the nail becomes markedly thickened, curved, and elongated. It most often affects a toenail, especially the great toe.

Clinical signs

Typical findings include a claw-like, ram’s-horn appearance, discoloration, and hard, irregular nail plate growth. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.

When to use this code

Use L60.2 when the provider documents onychogryphosis or describes a severely thickened, curved nail consistent with that diagnosis. Apply it when the nail change is the condition being evaluated or recorded. Check documentation if the note also mentions trauma, fungal disease, or another nail disorder.

Do not use for

Do not use this code for simple nail thickening, nail dystrophy, or fungal nail infection unless onychogryphosis is specifically documented. Check documentation when the chart is nonspecific.

Coding tip

Code the documented nail deformity as written and avoid assuming cause from appearance alone.

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