L57
Non-billableSkin 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 · 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…
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Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- FluorouracilNucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor [EPC]›
- ImiquimodInterferon Inducers [MoA]›
- Aminolevulinic Acid›
- Diclofenac Sodium Topical›
- Hydroquinone, Homosalate, Octisalate, and Zinc Oxide›
- Fluorouracil Cream, 0.5%Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor [EPC]›
- Hydroquinone, Octisalate and Zinc Oxide›
- TirbanibulinMicrotubule Inhibitor [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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