L57.9Billable

Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified

Short description: Skin changes due to chr expsr to nonionizing radiation, unsp

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

Related codes in category L57

L57Skin changes due to chronic expsr to nonionizing radiationL57.0Actinic keratosisYesL57.1Actinic reticuloidYesL57.2Cutis rhomboidalis nuchaeYesL57.3Poikiloderma of CivatteYesL57.4Cutis laxa senilisYesL57.5Actinic granulomaYesL57.8Oth skin changes due to chr expsr to nonionizing radiationYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L57.9?

L57.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified.

Is L57.9 a billable code?

Yes. L57.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is L57.9 in?

L57.9 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When did L57.9 become effective?

L57.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to L57.9?

L57.9 belongs to category L57, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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