Is L57 a billable code?
No. L57 is a header code that groups 8 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L57: Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L57 groups related diagnoses under skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under L57
L57 questions
What does L57 mean?
L57 is the ICD-10-CM code for Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation. It is in chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.