1. ICD-10-CM Codes
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2. L00-L99
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3. L60-L75
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4. L71-
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5. 2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L71.9

2023 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L71.9

Rosacea, unspecified

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code

• L71.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM L71.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L71.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 L71.9 may differ.

• Bilateral rosacea conjunctivitis
• Bilateral rosacea conjunctivitis (eye condition)
• Left rosacea conjunctivitis
• Left rosacea conjunctivitis (eye condition)
• Right rosacea conjunctivitis
• Right rosacea conjunctivitis (eye condition)
• Rosacea
• Rosacea conjunctivitis

• A chronic erythematous skin disorder that affects the face. It is characterized by the development of redness in the cheeks, nose, and/or forehead and telangiectasia. Sometimes, the erythematous changes may involve the eyelids.
• 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).
• An acne like skin disease occurring mostly in middle aged adults
• 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 usually starts between age 30 and 60.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. It can be treated with medications and sometimes surgery. nih: national institute of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases

• 606 Minor skin disorders with mcc
• 607 Minor skin disorders without mcc

Convert L71.9 to ICD-9-CM

• 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
• 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
• 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
• 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
• 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
• 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
• 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
• 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change

• Acne L70.9
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L70.9

  Acne, unspecified

  2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
  • rosacea L71.9
• Rosacea L71.9
  • acne L71.9

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.