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L56.4

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Polymorphous light eruption

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A recurrent skin rash that develops in response to sun exposure, typically appearing as small bumps or papules on sun-exposed areas.

Coding Tips

  • •Polymorphous light eruption is one of the most common photosensitivity disorders; document the pattern and timing of lesions in relation to sun exposure
  • •Note whether this is the initial presentation or a recurrent episode, as this affects management and patient counseling

Code Hierarchy

└L56Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation└L56.4Polymorphous light eruption
└L56.4Polymorphous light eruption

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