L57

Non-billable

Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation

L57 is the ICD-10-CM code for Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L57.0 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 · NIH

Ultraviolet (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…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Use additional code

  • code to identify the source of the ultraviolet radiation (W89), or other nonionizing radiation (W90)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L57?
L57 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L57 a billable code?
No — L57 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L57.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L57?
L57 has 8 more specific child codes, including L57.0, L57.1, L57.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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