L56Header code — not billable
Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L56
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L56
L56.0Drug phototoxic responseYesL56.1Drug photoallergic responseYesL56.2Photocontact dermatitis [berloque dermatitis]YesL56.3Solar urticariaYesL56.4Polymorphous light eruptionYesL56.5Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)YesL56.8Oth acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiationYesL56.9Acute skin change due to ultraviolet radiation, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L56?
L56 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation.
Is L56 a billable code?
No. L56 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is L56 in?
L56 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L56 become effective?
L56 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L56?
L56 belongs to category L56, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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