L58.9

Clinical Information

• A cutaneous inflammatory reaction occurring as a result of exposure to biologically effective levels of ionizing radiation.

• A cutaneous inflammatory reaction occurring as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation.

• A finding of cutaneous inflammatory reaction occurring as a result of exposure to biologically effective levels of ionizing radiation.

• A skin condition that is a common side effect of radiation therapy. The affected skin becomes painful, red, itchy, and blistered.

Details

• L58.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM L58.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L58.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 L58.9 may differ.