X32

Exposure to sunlight

Requires 7th character

X32 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes

  • 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.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • man-made radiation (tanning bed) (W89)

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

  • radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character. Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Coup de soleil
  • Exposure, sunlight
  • Forces of nature, sunlight
  • Overexposure, sun
  • Radiation, light sources, natural
  • Radiation, sun
  • Radiation, ultraviolet, natural
  • Siriasis
  • Sunstroke

More specific codes X32

  • X32.XXXAExposure to sunlight, initial encounterBillable
  • X32.XXXDExposure to sunlight, subsequent encounterBillable
  • X32.XXXSExposure to sunlight, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • X30Exposure to excessive natural heatNeeds 7th char
  • X31Exposure to excessive natural coldNeeds 7th char
  • X34EarthquakeNeeds 7th char
  • X35Volcanic eruptionNeeds 7th char
  • X36Avalanche, landslide and other earth movementsNeeds 7th char
  • X37Cataclysmic stormNeeds 7th char
  • X38FloodNeeds 7th char
  • X39Exposure to other forces of natureNeeds 7th char

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