L56.5
BillableDisseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A skin condition characterized by multiple small, scaly patches that develop on sun-exposed areas due to chronic sun exposure, often appearing as a widespread pattern across the skin.
Coding Tips
- •Document the extent and distribution of lesions to support medical necessity
- •Distinguish from other porokeratosis variants which have different ICD-10 codes
Code Hierarchy
└L56Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation└L56.5Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)
└L56.5Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP)