Exposure to tanning bed, sequela

This code indicates a long-term health condition or complication that is a direct result of a past exposure to a tanning bed. It signifies that the tanning bed exposure is no longer an active event but has led to a lasting health consequence.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic skin damage, premature aging, or skin cancers (e.g., melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma) that are attributed to a history of tanning bed use. This code is used as a secondary diagnosis to specify the etiology of the sequela.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., skin cancer).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past tanning bed exposure.
• Do not use this code for acute or active tanning bed exposure; use the appropriate acute exposure code instead.