L56
Non-billableOther acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation
L56 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L56.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- L00-L99
- Subcodes
- 8
- Edition
- FY2026
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHUltraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible form of radiation. They can pass through your skin and damage your skin cells. Sunburns are a sign of skin damage. Suntans aren't healthy, either. They appear after the sun's rays have already killed some cells and damaged others. UV rays can cause skin damage during any season or at any temperature. They can also cause eye problems, wrinkles , skin spots, and skin cancer . To…
Read more about Sun Exposure at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Betamethasone Acetate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine, Isopropyl Alcohol›
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Povidone-iodine›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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