ICD-10-CM Code L55.1
Sunburn of second degree
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L55.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of sunburn of second degree. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L55 is used to code Sunburn
Sunburn is a form of radiation burn that affects living tissue, such as skin, that results from an overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, commonly from the sun. Common symptoms in humans and other animals include red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch, pain, general fatigue, and mild dizziness. An excess of UV radiation can be life-threatening in extreme cases. Exposure of the skin to lesser amounts of UV radiation will often produce a suntan.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| MeSH Code: | D013471 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 692.71 |
A sunburnt back that was partially protected by a bathing suit top.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Sunburn of second degree (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L55.1 - Sunburn of second degree'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 692.76 was previously used, L55.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: L55 - Sunburn