ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
L57.9 — Skin changes due to chr expsr to nonionizing radiation, unsp
Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified
Chapter L00-L99: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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Common questions about L57.9 (Skin changes due to chr expsr to nonionizing radiation, unsp)
What does ICD-10 code L57.9 mean?
L57.9 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Skin changes due to chr expsr to nonionizing radiation, unsp. Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation, unspecified. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is L57.9 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, L57.9 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does L57.9 belong to?
L57.9 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" (codes L00-L99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗