U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

X32 ICD-10-CM Code: Exposure to sunlight

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

Code definition

Official description

X32

Exposure to sunlight

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

Classification

Where X32 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category X32

    Exposure to sunlight

  4. 4

    Code X32

    Exposure to sunlight

More specific choices

Codes under X32

X32 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

X32.XXXA

Exposure to sunlight, initial encounter

X32.XXXD

Exposure to sunlight, subsequent encounter

X32.XXXS

Exposure to sunlight, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for X32.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for X32.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X32.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • man-made radiation (tanning bed) (W89)

Excludes2

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

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

Transparency

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code X32 mean?

X32 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Exposure to sunlight.”

Is X32 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. X32 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 X32 located in ICD-10-CM?

X32 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category X32, Exposure to sunlight.

What coding notes are listed for X32?

No inclusion terms are listed for X32 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: man-made radiation (tanning bed) (W89). Excludes2 notes: radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59).

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