2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L57.1Actinic reticuloid

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L55-L59›L57

ICD-10-CM L57.1
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L57.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for actinic reticuloid. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified skin disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L57.1
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Actinic reticuloid
Short Description
Actinic reticuloid
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL55-L59Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
CategoryL57Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
This CodeL57.1Actinic reticuloid

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Actinic reticuloid
  • Cutaneous T-cell pseudolymphoma

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L57.1: its own notes plus those printed at L57 and Chapter 12. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 12 (L00-L99) Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue applies to 1,001 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • lipomelanotic reticulosis (I89.8)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • viral warts (B07.-)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From L57 Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation applies to 8 codes
  • code to identify the source of the ultraviolet radiation (W89), or other nonionizing radiation (W90)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name L57.1, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 3

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming L57.1: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • K13.0 Diseases of lips
    cheilitis due to radiation-related disorders (L55-L59) names L55-L59, which includes this code
  • T66 Radiation sickness, unspecified
    radiation related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) names L55-L59, which includes this code
  • T67 Effects of heat and light
    radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) names L55-L59, which includes this code

Excludes2 7

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming L57.1: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • L98.7 Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
    skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation (L57.-) names L57.-, which includes this code
  • Block L20-L30 Dermatitis and eczema
    radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) names L55-L59, which includes this code
  • L23 Allergic contact dermatitis
    radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) names L55-L59, which includes this code
  • L24 Irritant contact dermatitis
    radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) names L55-L59, which includes this code
  • L25 Unspecified contact dermatitis
    radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) names L55-L59, which includes this code
  • Block T20-T32
    radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) names L55-L59, which includes this code
  • X32 Exposure to sunlight
    radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) names L55-L59, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SKN007
Other specified and unspecified skin disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Sun Exposure

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible form of radiation. They can pass through your skin and damage your skin cells. Sunburns are a sign of skin damage. Suntans aren't healthy, either. They appear after the sun's rays have already killed some cells and damaged others.

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Convert L57.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
692.73 Actnc retic actnc grnlma
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About L57.1Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for actinic reticuloid?

The ICD-10-CM code for actinic reticuloid is L57.1 (sometimes written as L571). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is L57.1 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report actinic reticuloid on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does L57.1 group to?

When actinic reticuloid is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 607, 606, with relative weights from 0.8772 to 1.5721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Does L57.1 need an additional code?

When the condition applies, yes. The Use Additional Code note at L57, which applies to L57.1, reads: code to identify the source of the ultraviolet radiation (W89), or other nonionizing radiation (W90). The additional code is reported after L57.1.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L57.1?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, actinic reticuloid converts to ICD-9-CM 692.73 (actnc retic actnc grnlma). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.