L71.9

Approximate Synonyms

• 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

Clinical Information

• 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

Details

• 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.