ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L57.8
Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L57.8
- Farmer's skin
- Sailor's skin
- Solar dermatitis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L57.8 (Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation)
ICD-10-CM code L57.8 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 L57.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L57.8 - Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation. 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 Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation.