U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

L59 ICD-10-CM Code: Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

L59

Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

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

Classification

Where L59 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 L59

    Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

  4. 4

    Code L59

    Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

More specific choices

Codes under L59

L59 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for L59.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for L59.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L59.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for L59.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for L59.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code L59 mean?

L59 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation.”

Is L59 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. L59 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 L59 located in ICD-10-CM?

L59 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 L59, Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation.

What coding notes are listed for L59?

No inclusion terms are listed for L59 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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