ICD-10-CM L55: Sunburn

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L55

Sunburn

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L55):

L55.0 - Sunburn of first degree L55.1 - Sunburn of second degree L55.2 - Sunburn of third degree L55.9 - Sunburn, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code L55 (Sunburn)

ICD-10-CM code L55 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L55 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L55 - Sunburn. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Sunburn.