Rosacea
In Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75), chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
4 billable codes under L71: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Also applies, from Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75)
These notes sit on L60-L75 and apply to every code under it, including L71.
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- congenital malformations of integument (Q84.-)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers assigning pressure ulcer codes by site and stage, including unstageable, healing, healed, and progressing ulcers, and coding healing or progressing non-pressure chronic ulcers.
- Pressure ulcer stage codes (page 58)
- Non-Pressure Chronic Ulcers (page 60)
All codes under L71
L71 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
L71 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 4 billable codes under L71 group to MS-DRG 606 or 607 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
Other codes that refer to L71
Notes on these codes point to L71.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
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.
Read more about rosacea on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.