L57: Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
Codes under L57 (Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| L57.0 | Actinic keratosis | ✓ |
| L57.0 | Actinic keratosis | ✓ |
| L57.1 | Actinic reticuloid | ✓ |
| L57.1 | Actinic reticuloid | ✓ |
| L57.2 | Cutis rhomboidalis nuchae | ✓ |
| L57.2 | Cutis rhomboidalis nuchae | ✓ |
| L57.3 | Poikiloderma of Civatte | ✓ |
| L57.3 | Poikiloderma of Civatte | ✓ |
| L57.4 | Cutis laxa senilis | ✓ |
| L57.4 | Cutis laxa senilis | ✓ |
| L57.5 | Actinic granuloma | ✓ |
| L57.5 | Actinic granuloma | ✓ |
| L57.8 | Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation | ✓ |
| L57.8 | Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation | ✓ |
| L57.9 | Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified | ✓ |
| L57.9 | Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L57?
L57 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation. It contains 16 more specific diagnosis codes, 16 of which are billable.
Is L57 a billable code?
No — L57 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example L57.0 — Actinic keratosis). 16 of the 16 codes under L57 are billable.
What codes fall under L57?
L57 includes L57.0, L57.0, L57.1, L57.1, L57.2, plus 11 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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