2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L71.1Rhinophyma

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L71

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

L71.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for rhinophyma. 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. Coders also document this condition as phymatous rosacea. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified inflammatory condition of skin.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L71.1
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Rhinophyma
Short Description
Rhinophyma
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 CodeL71.1Rhinophyma

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Phymatous rosacea
  • Rhinophyma

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.

    • Rhinophyma

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

  • Rhinophyma

    a manifestation of severe rosacea resulting in significant enlargement of the nose and occurring primarily in men. it is caused by hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands and surrounding connective tissue. the nose is reddened and marked with telangiectasis.

  • Rhinophyma

    progressive enlargement of the nose due to hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands of the tip of the nose and fibrosis. it usually affects older men and is associated with long-standing acne rosacea. it presents as a pink lobulated mass with dilated vessels in the nose.

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert L71.1 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 L71.1Overview

Is L71.1 (Rosacea) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does L71.1 group to?

When rhinophyma 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 L71.1?

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

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.