X32

Billable

Exposure to sunlight

X32 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exposure to sunlight. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
V00-Y99
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

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…

Read more about Sun Exposure at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • man-made radiation (tanning bed) (W89)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X32?
X32 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Exposure to sunlight". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is X32 a billable code?
Yes — X32 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from X32?
Excludes1 (not coded here): man-made radiation (tanning bed) (W89).

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

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