L57Header code — not billable

Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation

Short description: Skin changes due to chronic expsr to nonionizing radiation

Chapter
12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Category
L57
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category L57

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L57?

L57 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation.

Is L57 a billable code?

No. L57 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 L57 in?

L57 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When did L57 become effective?

L57 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to L57?

L57 belongs to category L57, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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