L56 – Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10-CM code
L56
- Code
L56(claims format:L56)- Description
- Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- Block
- L55-L59 Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Billable codes under L56
L56 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- L56.0 – Drug phototoxic responseBillable
- L56.1 – Drug photoallergic responseBillable
- L56.2 – Photocontact dermatitis [berloque dermatitis]Billable
- L56.3 – Solar urticariaBillable
- L56.4 – Polymorphous light eruptionBillable
- L56.5 – Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)Billable
- L56.8 – Other specified acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiationBillable
- L56.9 – Acute skin change due to ultraviolet radiation, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for L56
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L56?
L56 is the ICD-10-CM code for other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation, in the block L55-L59 (Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
Is L56 a billable code?
No. L56 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.