ICD-10-CM Codes
V00-Y99
X30-X39
X32-
2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X32

2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X32

Exposure to sunlight

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

X32 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM X32 became effective on October 1, 2022.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of X32 - other international versions of ICD-10 X32 may differ.

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

X32 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.

Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes Help

A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes. It means "not coded here". A type 1 excludes note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as X32. A type 1 excludes note is for used for when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

man-made radiation (tanning bed) (
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W89
Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light
Includes
- exposure to welding light (arc)
Type 2 Excludes
- exposure to sunlight (X32)
W89
)

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes Help

A type 2 excludes note represents "not included here". A type 2 excludes note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition it is excluded from but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When a type 2 excludes note appears under a code it is acceptable to use both the code (X32) and the excluded code together.

radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59
ICD-10-CM Range L55-L59
Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L55 Sunburn
- L56 Other acute skin changes due to ultravio...
- L57 Skin changes due to chronic exposure to ...
- L58 Radiodermatitis
- L59 Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous...
)

The following code(s) above X32 contain annotation back-references

Annotation Back-References

In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:

Applicable To annotations, or
Code Also annotations, or
Code First annotations, or
Excludes1 annotations, or
Excludes2 annotations, or
Includes annotations, or
Note annotations, or
Use Additional annotations

that may be applicable to X32:

V00-Y99
2023 ICD-10-CM Range V00-Y99
External causes of morbidity
Note
- This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
External causes of morbidity

Code History

2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change

Code annotations containing back-references to X32:

Type 1 Excludes: W88
, X30
, X39.0
, V93.2

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W88
Exposure to ionizing radiation
Type 1 Excludes
- exposure to sunlight (X32)
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X30
Exposure to excessive natural heat
Applicable To
- Exposure to excessive heat as the cause of sunstroke
- Exposure to heat NOS
Type 1 Excludes
- excessive heat of man-made origin (W92)
- exposure to man-made radiation (W89)
- exposure to sunlight (X32)
- exposure to tanning bed (W89)
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X39.0
Exposure to natural radiation
Type 1 Excludes
- contact with and (suspected) exposure to radon and other naturally occurring radiation (Z77.123)
- exposure to man-made radiation (W88-W90)
- exposure to sunlight (X32)
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code V93.2
Heat exposure on board watercraft
Type 1 Excludes
- exposure to man-made heat not aboard watercraft (W92)
- exposure to natural heat while on board watercraft (X30)
- exposure to sunlight while on board watercraft (X32)
Type 2 Excludes
- burn due to fire on board watercraft (V93.0-)
Type 2 Excludes: W89
, W90

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W89
Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light
Includes
- exposure to welding light (arc)
Type 2 Excludes
- exposure to sunlight (X32)
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W90
Exposure to other nonionizing radiation
Type 2 Excludes
- exposure to sunlight (X32)
Use Additional: L56

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L56
Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation
Use Additional
- code to identify the source of the ultraviolet radiation (W89, X32)

External Cause Index entries containing back-references to X32:

Coup de soleil X32
Exposure (to) X58
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X58
Exposure to other specified factors
Applicable To
Accident NOS
Exposure NOS
- sunlight X32
Forces of nature X39.8
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X39.8
Other exposure to forces of nature
- sunlight X32
Overexposure (accidental) (to)
- sun X32 (sunburn)
Radiation (exposure to)
- light sources (man-made visible and ultraviolet) W89.9
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W89.9
  Exposure to unspecified man-made visible and ultraviolet light
  2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
  - natural X32
- ultraviolet (light) (man-made) W89.9
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W89.9
  Exposure to unspecified man-made visible and ultraviolet light
  2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
  - natural X32
- sun X32
Siriasis X32
Sunstroke X32

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To X32

X19.XXXD Contact with other heat and hot substances, subsequent encounter

X19.XXXS Contact with other heat and hot substances, sequela

X30 Exposure to excessive natural heat

X30.XXXA Exposure to excessive natural heat, initial encounter

X30.XXXD Exposure to excessive natural heat, subsequent encounter

X30.XXXS Exposure to excessive natural heat, sequela

X31 Exposure to excessive natural cold

X31.XXXA Exposure to excessive natural cold, initial encounter

X31.XXXD Exposure to excessive natural cold, subsequent encounter

X31.XXXS Exposure to excessive natural cold, sequela

X32 Exposure to sunlight

X32.XXXA Exposure to sunlight, initial encounter

X32.XXXD Exposure to sunlight, subsequent encounter

X32.XXXS Exposure to sunlight, sequela

X34 Earthquake

X34.XXXA Earthquake, initial encounter

X34.XXXD Earthquake, subsequent encounter

X34.XXXS Earthquake, sequela

X35 Volcanic eruption

X35.XXXA Volcanic eruption, initial encounter

X35.XXXD Volcanic eruption, subsequent encounter

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X32

Exposure to sunlight

Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light

Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

External causes of morbidity

Exposure to ionizing radiation

Exposure to excessive natural heat

Exposure to natural radiation

Heat exposure on board watercraft

Exposure to man-made visible and ultraviolet light

Exposure to other nonionizing radiation

Other acute skin changes due to ultraviolet radiation

Exposure to other specified factors

Other exposure to forces of nature

Exposure to unspecified man-made visible and ultraviolet light

Exposure to unspecified man-made visible and ultraviolet light