2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L71.0Perioral dermatitis

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L71

ICD-10-CM L71.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L71.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for perioral dermatitis. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified inflammatory condition of skin.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L71.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Perioral dermatitis
Short Description
Perioral dermatitis
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L71
Rosacea

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
CategoryL71Rosacea
This CodeL71.0Perioral dermatitis

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Chronic lip fold dermatitis
  • Contact dermatitis caused by saliva
  • Inflammation of perioral skin fold
  • Irritant contact dermatitis caused by body fluid
  • Irritant contact dermatitis caused by saliva
  • Irritant contact dermatitis due to dribbling and/or teething
  • Irritant contact dermatitis due to lip-licking
  • Irritant contact dermatitis of face
  • Perioral dermatitis
  • Perioral dermatitis caused by corticosteroid
  • Perioral dermatitis with periocular dermatitis
  • Skin disease attributable to corticosteroid therapy

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • perioral

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SKN002
Other specified inflammatory condition of skin
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • 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.

Patient EducationClinical

Eczema

Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Most types cause dry, itchy skin and rashes on the face, inside the elbows and behind the knees, and on the hands and feet. Scratching the skin can cause it to turn red, and to swell and itch even more.

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Convert L71.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
695.3 Rosacea
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L71.0Overview

Is L71.0 (Rosacea) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report perioral dermatitis on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L71.0 group to?

When perioral dermatitis is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 606, 607, with relative weights from 0.9064 to 1.5132 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L71.0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, perioral dermatitis converts to ICD-9-CM 695.3 (rosacea). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.