What is the ICD-10 code for rosacea?

The ICD-10 code for rosacea is L71, with specific subtypes such as L71.0 for perioral dermatitis and L71.1 for rhinophyma.

How do you code ocular rosacea?

Ocular rosacea is coded with H10.829, but it must be preceded by a primary rosacea code like L71.-.

ICD-10 Coding for Rosacea(L71.0, H10.829, L70.0)

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Explore detailed ICD-10 coding for rosacea, including subtypes and ocular involvement. Learn about documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Acne rosaceaFacial rosacea

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Rosacea

L00-L99Primary Range

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
L71.0	Perioral dermatitis	Use when perioral papules and erythema are present without lip involvement.	Perioral erythema with papules sparing lips
L71.1	Rhinophyma	Use when nasal hypertrophy and phymatous changes are documented.	Nasal bulbous deformity with telangiectasia
L71.8	Other rosacea	Use for recognized variants like granulomatous or steroid-induced rosacea.	Granulomatous papules on cheeks biopsy-confirmed
L71.9	Unspecified rosacea	Use when specific subtype cannot be determined.	Persistent centrofacial erythema with papulopustules
H10.829	Rosacea conjunctivitis	Use when ocular symptoms are present with facial rosacea.	Ocular erythema burning or foreign body sensation

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Perioral dermatitis

L71.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Acne vulgarisL70.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Rosacea.

Using unspecified codes when specific subtypes are known.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials.

Mitigation

Educate staff on subtype identification., Use decision trees for code selection.

Using L71.9 for biopsy-confirmed granulomatous rosacea.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Use L71.8 for granulomatous rosacea.

Coding H10.829 without a primary rosacea code.

Impact

Reimbursement: Claims may be rejected for improper sequencing., Compliance: Violates coding sequencing rules., Data Quality: Inaccurate representation of condition severity.

Mitigation

Always code L71.- first before H10.829.

Unspecified coding

Impact

Frequent use of unspecified codes without justification.

Mitigation

Implement documentation audits and training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with L71.0.

Primary Code

L71.0

Perioral dermatitis

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ICD-10 Coding for Rosacea(L71.0, H10.829, L70.0)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for rosacea?

How do you code ocular rosacea?

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