X32
Non-billableExposure to sunlight
Exposure to sunlight
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- man-made radiation (tanning bed) (W89)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code X32?
ICD-10-CM code X32 represents "Exposure to sunlight". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is X32 a billable code?
No, X32 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under X32.
What chapter is X32 in?
X32 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X32?
X32 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: man-made radiation (tanning bed) (W89).
What are the subcategories under X32?
X32 has 3 child codes, including: X32.XXXA (Exposure to sunlight, initial encounter), X32.XXXD (Exposure to sunlight, subsequent encounter), X32.XXXS (Exposure to sunlight, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for X32?
X32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0497062. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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