2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L71.9

Rosacea, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Code:
L71.9
ICD-10 Code for:
Rosacea, unspecified
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Chronic
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
    (L00–L99)
    • Disorders of skin appendages
      (L60-L75)
      • Rosacea
        (L71)

L71.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of rosacea, unspecified. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like L71.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Acne rosacea, papular type
  • Acute rosacea conjunctivitis
  • Conjunctivitis of bilateral eyes due to rosacea
  • Conjunctivitis of left eye due to rosacea
  • Conjunctivitis of right eye due to rosacea
  • Facial lymphedema
  • Facial lymphedema due to rosacea
  • Photoaggravated rosacea
  • Photoaggravation of disorder
  • Rosacea
  • Rosacea
  • Rosacea
  • Rosacea conjunctivitis
  • Rosacea conjunctivitis
  • Rosacea conjunctivitis
  • Rosacea conjunctivitis
  • Rosacea due to topical corticosteroid
  • Rosaceal flushing
  • Skin disease attributable to corticosteroid therapy

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Rosacea

    a cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the face, such as forehead; cheek; nose; and chin. it is characterized by flushing; erythema; edema; rhinophyma; papules; and ocular symptoms. it may occur at any age but typically after age 30. there are various subtypes of rosacea: erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular (national rosacea society's expert committee on the classification and staging of rosacea, j am acad dermatol 2002; 46:584-7).
  • Rosaceae

    the rose plant family in the order rosales and class magnoliopsida. they are generally woody plants. a number of the species of this family contain cyanogenic compounds.
  • Rosales

    an order of the class magnoliopsida. its members include some of the most known ornamental and edible plants of temperate zones including roses, apples, cherries, and peaches.

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Convert L71.9 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 695.3 - Rosacea
    Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education


Rosacea

Rosacea is a long-term disease that affects your skin and sometimes your eyes. It causes redness and pimples. Rosacea is most common in women and people with fair skin. It most often affects middle-aged and older adults.

In most cases, rosacea only affects the face. Symptoms can include:

  • Frequent redness of the face, or flushing
  • Small, red lines under the skin
  • Acne
  • A swollen nose
  • Thick skin, usually on the forehead, chin, and cheeks
  • Red, dry, itchy eyes and sometimes vision problems

No one knows what causes rosacea. You may be more likely to have it if you blush a lot or if rosacea runs in your family. Rosacea is not dangerous. There is no cure, but treatments can help. They include medicines and sometimes surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Rosacea

Rosacea is a long-lasting (chronic) skin disease that affects the face, primarily the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. The signs and symptoms of rosacea vary, and they may come and go or change over time.

There are three main types of rosacea, categorized by their primary signs and symptoms. Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea causes skin redness and warmth (flushing) and visible clusters of blood vessels (telangiectasia). Papulopustular rosacea causes skin redness, swelling, and pus-filled bumps called pustules. Phymatous rosacea is characterized by thickened skin on the face and an enlarged, bulbous nose (rhinophyma). People with rosacea may feel itching, stinging, or burning sensations in affected areas. Often, the disorder affects the eyes, causing abnormal inflammation of the eyelids and eyes (ocular rosacea). This inflammation can cause dryness, redness, and irritation of the eyes and may affect vision.


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Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin condition that causes reddened skin and a rash, usually on the nose and cheeks. It may also cause eye problems.
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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.