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ICD-10-CM Code for Exposure to sunlight X32

ICD-10 code X32 for Exposure to sunlight is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

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Official Long Descriptor

Exposure to sunlight
Excludes1: man-made radiation (tanning bed) (W89)
Excludes2: radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
 
X32 Exposure to sunlight
Child Code
Exposure to sunlight, initial encounter
Child Code
Exposure to sunlight, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Exposure to sunlight, sequela

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I don't know if it has changed since this was posted in 2015 but X32 has an Excludes 2 note not an Excludes 1 note meaning it can be coded with L57.0.... [ Read More ]
Oct 1 2017 change to L57.0 code-needs additional code??? HELP
They just droped the X32 as a secondary "External Cause" code. External Cause code reporting has always been non-mandatory (unless state regulation requires it). I know of none. So just report L57.... [ Read More ]
Oct 1 2017 change to L57.0 code-needs additional code??? HELP
Use additional is not a new instruction for L57.0. It looks like the only change is they no longer want additional code if the source of UV is sun exposure (X32). Use additional is usually "if applica... [ Read More ]
Oct 1 2017 change to L57.0 code-needs additional code??? HELP 17000 17003 coding advice needed coding and documentation dermatology
Hi we are in Pennsylvania we regularly treat and bill L57.0 code under the 17000/17003/17004... I saw in the proposed changes and deletions upcoming is one that states that you need to use an addition... [ Read More ]
Sunlight exposure confusion
It also says (The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X32) The X's are place holders since there is no 4th, 5th or 6th digit option See ICD-10-CM guideline I.A.4 [QUOTE]Placeholder c... [ Read More ]
Sunlight exposure confusion
I was just given the codes X32.XXXA, X32.XXXD My question is, where do I find the code in the ICD-10 book? I am unfamiliar with all the X's and how does one know to use the X's? When I look it up in ... [ Read More ]
Need help with ICD-10 CODING AK'S
We also have not used the X32, and have not gotten denials yet. What payer did you get a denial from? Are you sure the reason is the omission of the external cause code?... [ Read More ]
Need help with ICD-10 CODING AK'S
We didn't send the L57 and X32 together either but now we are getting denials. Anyone else having a problem with this. Thanks.... [ Read More ]
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