Rosacea conjunctivitis, bilateral

This code describes inflammation of the conjunctiva (the membrane lining the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye) that occurs in both eyes as a complication of rosacea. It is characterized by symptoms such as redness, irritation, foreign body sensation, and sometimes telangiectasias on the conjunctiva.

Use this code when documentation specifies rosacea-associated conjunctivitis affecting both eyes. This diagnosis is typically made by an ophthalmologist or dermatologist based on the presence of ocular symptoms in a patient with a confirmed diagnosis of rosacea.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "bilateral" involvement; otherwise, use a unilateral or unspecified code.
• Always sequence a code for the underlying rosacea (e.g., L71.x) before this code, as it is a manifestation of the systemic condition.
• Distinguish from other forms of conjunctivitis (e.g., allergic, bacterial) that are not directly linked to rosacea.