ICD-10 Specific code L56.9: Acute skin change due to ultraviolet radiation, unspecified
Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
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Acute skin change due to ultraviolet radiation, unspecified |
French
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Modification aiguë de la peau due aux rayons ultraviolets, sans précision |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XII | Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | |
| 2 | L55-L59 | Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | |
| 3 | L56 | Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation | |
| 4 | L56.9 | Acute skin change due to ultraviolet radiation, unspecified |
Indicated medicines
| Active Ingredient |
|---|
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Dexpanthenol is converted in tissues to pantothenic acid, a component of coenzyme A (CoA) that is essential to normal epithelial function, increased fibroblast proliferation and accelerated re-epithelialization in wound healing. |