L55 ICD-10-CM Code: Sunburn
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L55Sunburn
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L55 sits
- 1
Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- 2
Section
Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
- 3
Category L55
Sunburn
- 4
Code L55
Sunburn
Codes under L55
L55 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L55.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L55.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L55.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L55.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L55.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L55 mean?
L55 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Sunburn.”
Is L55 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L55 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is L55 located in ICD-10-CM?
L55 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) (L55–L59), under category L55, Sunburn.
What coding notes are listed for L55?
No inclusion terms are listed for L55 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.