L59.0
L59.0: Erythema ab igne [dermatitis ab igne]
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
L59.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for erythema ab igne [dermatitis ab igne]. It is valid for submission on a claim.
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Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
L59.0 is named in 1 Medicare coverage policy: 1 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A56459Billing and Coding: Debridement Services
Alphabetic index entries that lead here
- Dermatitis›ab igne
- Dermatitis›calorica
- Dermatitis›combustionis
- Dermatitis›heat
- Erythema, erythematous›ab igne
- Heat›dermatitis or eczema
- Dermatitis›due to›hot›weather or places
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.