Sunburn (L55) ICD-10-CM
The L55 code range covers sunburn with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the L55 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the L55 range.
Sunburn
An injury to the skin causing erythema, tenderness, and sometimes blistering and resulting from excessive exposure to the sun. The reaction is produced by the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight.
About the L55 Code Range
Sunburn is a skin injury from too much sunlight. Ultraviolet radiation in sunlight causes redness, tenderness and sometimes blistering.
Within radiation-related disorders of the skin and tissue beneath it, L55 groups sunburn by degree: L55.0 is first degree, L55.1 is second degree, and L55.2 is third degree. L55.9 is sunburn with no degree specified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the L55 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the L55 range classify?
The range classifies sunburn. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
