L59.8 – Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Code
L59.8(claims format:L598)- Description
- Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
- Short description
- Oth disrd of the skin, subcu related to radiation
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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
- Parent codes
- L59
Index terms for L59.8
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Dermatitis, due to, radiation
- Dermatitis, due to, light, other
- Dermatitis, due to, infrared rays
- Photodermatitis, light other than sun
- Cheilitis, actinic, other than from sun
- Dermatitis, actinic, other than from sun
- Effect, adverse, infrared, dermatitis or eczema
- Photosensitivity, photosensitization, light other than sun
- Ulcer, ulcerated, ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative, due to, radiation NEC
Related codes in L59
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L59.8?
L59.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation, in the block L55-L59 (Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
Is L59.8 a billable code?
Yes. L59.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does L59.8 belong to?
It belongs to category L59 – Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation.
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.