X32

Non-billable

Exposure to sunlight

Exposure to sunlight

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

X30-X39

Child Codes

3

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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