L71.9

What This Code Means

A chronic skin condition causing facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels, but the specific type or severity has not been determined or documented.

Coding Tips

• •This is a default code used when rosacea is diagnosed but insufficient clinical detail is available to assign a more specific L71 code
• •Query the provider for additional documentation to determine if a more specific rosacea code (L71.0-L71.8) should be used