2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L71.9Rosacea, unspecified
ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L60-L75›L71
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
L71.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for rosacea, unspecified. 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
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- 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 due to rosacea
- Flushing of face due to rosacea
- Ocular rosacea
- Photoaggravated rosacea
- Photoaggravation of disorder
- Rosacea
- Rosacea caused by topical corticosteroid
- Rosacea conjunctivitis
- Rosacea, papular type
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Acne
- rosacea
- Rosacea
- Rosacea
- acne
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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
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 L71.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About L71.9Overview
Is L71.9 (Rosacea) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report rosacea, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does L71.9 group to?
When rosacea, unspecified 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 L71.9?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, rosacea, unspecified 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.
