L56.5

Billable

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

L55-L59

Parent Code

L56

Coding Notes

Related Codes(7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(16)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (dsap)?

The ICD-10-CM code for disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (dsap) is L56.5. The full clinical description is "Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)". L56.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code L56.5 mean?

ICD-10-CM code L56.5 represents “Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is L56.5 a billable code?

Yes, L56.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is L56.5 in?

L56.5 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).

Are additional codes required with L56.5?

Yes, when using L56.5, also report: the source of the ultraviolet radiation (W89, X32).

What SNOMED CT codes does L56.5 map to?

L56.5 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 41495000, 400080004. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for L56.5?

L56.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0265970. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does L56.5 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (dsap) 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 L56.5?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for L56.5 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.