L72
⚠ Non-billable
Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Code
L72
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L72?
ICD-10-CM code L72 represents Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is L72 billable?
No. L72 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is L72 in?
L72 belongs to the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (L00–L99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the L72 category
L72.0
Epidermal cyst
Billable
L72.1
Pilar and trichodermal cyst
Non-billable
L72.2
Steatocystoma multiplex
Billable
L72.3
Sebaceous cyst
Billable
L72.8
Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Billable
L72.9
Follicular cyst of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Billable
L72.11
Pilar cyst
Billable
L72.12
Trichodermal cyst
Billable
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