Is L59 a billable code?
No. L59 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L59: Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L59 groups related diagnoses under other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
L59 questions
What does L59 mean?
L59 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to 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.