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.
Official description
L59Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L59 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 L59
Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
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Code L59
Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
Codes under L59
L59 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 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.
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 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.