ICD-10 Code L71.1 – Rhinophyma (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L71.1 – Rhinophyma
What it is
L71.1 identifies rhinophyma, a chronic skin condition that causes thickening and enlargement of the nose. It is a specific form of rosacea-related tissue overgrowth.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a bulbous, enlarged, and often red or irregular nasal surface. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation if the record does not clearly describe phymatous nasal changes.
When to use this code
Use L71.1 when the provider documents rhinophyma by name or clearly describes phymatous enlargement of the nose. It may also fit when the note states rosacea with nasal tissue hypertrophy and the diagnosis is established. Code the condition only when the documentation supports the nasal phymatous change.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for general rosacea without rhinophyma. If the documentation mentions nasal redness, swelling, or acne-like changes without phymatous enlargement, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider links the nasal deformity to rhinophyma, not just rosacea or facial redness.