L57.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Actinic keratosis

L57.0 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Actinic keratosis” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.

Official description

L57.0

Actinic keratosis

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where L57.0 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 12

    Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

  2. 2

    Section

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

  3. 3

    Category L57

    Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation

  4. 4

    Code L57.0

    Actinic keratosis

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Keratosis NOS
  • Senile keratosis
  • Solar keratosis

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for L57.0.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L57.0.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for L57.0.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for L57.0.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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 L57.0 mean?

L57.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Actinic keratosis.”

Is L57.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, L57.0 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is L57.0 located in ICD-10-CM?

L57.0 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 L57.0?

Its listed inclusion terms are Keratosis NOS; Senile keratosis; Solar keratosis. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.