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  2. ICD-10-CM (2016)
  3. Chapter 12
  4. Section L55-L59
  5. Code L56.4

ICD-10-CM Code L56.4
Polymorphous light eruption

BILLABLE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016

L56.4 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of polymorphous light eruption. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

The ICD code L564 is used to code Acne aestivalis

Acne aestivalis (also known as Mallorca acne) is a special form of polymorphous light eruption. It is a monomorphous eruption consisting of multiple, uniform, red, papular lesions, reported to occur after sun exposure.

Specialty: Dermatology
MeSH Codes: ,
ICD 9 Codes: 692.72, 692.72
Source: Wikipedia

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
  • DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L56.4 - Polymorphous light eruption'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L56.4. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Eruption +
Hutchinson's +
Prurigo(ferox) (gravis) (Hebrae) (Hebra's) (mitis) (simplex) +
Hydroa +

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

692.82
Dermatitis due to other radiation (approximate match)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code L56.4 and a single ICD9 code, 692.82 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

Parent Code: L56 - Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation

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