L56

Non-billable

Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation

L56 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L56.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Use additional code

  • code to identify the source of the ultraviolet radiation (W89, X32)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L56?
L56 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L56 a billable code?
No — L56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L56.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L56?
L56 has 8 more specific child codes, including L56.0, L56.1, L56.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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