L57 – Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10-CM code
L57
- Code
L57(claims format:L57)- Description
- Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
- Short description
- Skin changes due to chronic expsr to nonionizing 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 L57
L57 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- L57.0 – Actinic keratosisBillable
- L57.1 – Actinic reticuloidBillable
- L57.2 – Cutis rhomboidalis nuchaeBillable
- L57.3 – Poikiloderma of CivatteBillable
- L57.4 – Cutis laxa senilisBillable
- L57.5 – Actinic granulomaBillable
- L57.8 – Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiationBillable
- L57.9 – Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for L57
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L57?
L57 is the ICD-10-CM code for skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, in the block L55-L59 (Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
Is L57 a billable code?
No. L57 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.