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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for rash rose

R21

Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Rose › rash”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding rash rose

The ICD-10-CM code for rash rose is R21 (Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R21.

Don't report R21 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: specified type of rash- code to condition and vesicular eruption (R23.8).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 606 (Minor Skin Disorders with MCC, relative weight 1.5728) and DRG 607 (Minor Skin Disorders without MCC, relative weight 0.8772), in MDC 09 (Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

More specific rash rose codes (official index)

  • epidemic B06.9 — Rubella without complication

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R21)

  • specified type of rash- code to condition
  • vesicular eruption (R23.8)

Common questions about rash rose ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for rash rose?

R21 — Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: B06.9.

What is the ICD-10 code for epidemic rash rose?

B06.9 — Rubella without complication.

Is R21 billable?

Yes. R21 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can R21 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R21 as a principal diagnosis.

Is R21 a CC or MCC?

No. R21 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.