L56
⚠ Non-billable
Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Code
L56
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L56?
ICD-10-CM code L56 represents Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is L56 billable?
No. L56 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is L56 in?
L56 belongs to the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (L00–L99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the L56 category
L56.0
Drug phototoxic response
Billable
L56.1
Drug photoallergic response
Billable
L56.2
Photocontact dermatitis [berloque dermatitis]
Billable
L56.3
Solar urticaria
Billable
L56.4
Polymorphous light eruption
Billable
L56.5
Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)
Billable
L56.8
Other specified acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation
Billable
L56.9
Acute skin change due to ultraviolet radiation, unspecified
Billable
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