L71.9 — Rosacea, unspecified
L71.9

What this code means
Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition causing flushing, persistent redness, spots and visible blood vessels.
Also called: rosacea.
When this code is used
Used for rosacea when the type is not specified.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code L71.9 belongs to Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which covers codes L00–L99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L71.9?
L71.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Rosacea, unspecified”. Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition causing flushing, persistent redness, spots and visible blood vessels.
When is code L71.9 used?
Used for rosacea when the type is not specified. It belongs to Chapter 12 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
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