L57 ICD-10-CM Code: Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L57Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L57 sits
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Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- 2
Section
Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
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Category L57
Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
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Code L57
Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
Codes under L57
L57 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 L57.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L57.
Use additional code
- code to identify the source of the ultraviolet radiation (W89), or other nonionizing radiation (W90)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L57.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L57.
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 L57 mean?
L57 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation.”
Is L57 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L57 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 L57 located in ICD-10-CM?
L57 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 L57, Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation.
What coding notes are listed for L57?
No inclusion terms are listed for L57 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify the source of the ultraviolet radiation (W89), or other nonionizing radiation (W90). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.