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ICD-10 Code L71.9: Rosacea, unspecified
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents rosacea, unspecified in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
block
L60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
category
L71Rosacea
currentL71
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Dermatologist
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 91864001high
Acute rosacea conjunctivitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 238750001high
Flushing of face due to rosacea
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 403365004high
Photoaggravated rosacea
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 398909004high
Rosacea
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 403656003high
Rosacea caused by topical corticosteroid
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1208905000high
Facial lymphoedema due to rosacea
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
L71.9
Common synonyms
Rosacea, unspecifiedRosacea
Frequently asked questions
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