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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for exposure to sunlight?
The ICD-10-CM code for exposure to sunlight is X32. The full clinical description is "Exposure to sunlight". X32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code X32 mean?
ICD-10-CM code X32 represents “Exposure to sunlight”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and 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.
How does X32 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like exposure to sunlight affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of X32?
X32 maps to the ICD-11 code: PB52 (Unintentional exposure to sunlight).
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