L58Not billable, use a more specific code below

Radiodermatitis

In Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59), chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

3 billable codes under L58: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one

  • code to identify the source of the radiation (W88, W90)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers assigning pressure ulcer codes by site and stage, including unstageable, healing, healed, and progressing ulcers, and coding healing or progressing non-pressure chronic ulcers.

Read Section I.C.12 (page 58)

All codes under L58

L58 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

L58 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 3 billable codes under L58 group to MS-DRG 606 or 607 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Radiation Exposure

Radiation is energy. It travels in the form of energy waves or high-speed particles. Radiation can occur naturally or be man-made. There are two types:

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Skin Conditions

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it:

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Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.