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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Excessive Sweating

ICD-10 Coding for Excessive Sweating

L74.510
R61

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for excessive sweating includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Hyperhidrosis
Excessive perspiration
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Excessive Sweating

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Excessive Sweating

Use ICD-10 code L74.510 for primary focal hyperhidrosis, axilla, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Primary focal hyperhidrosis, axilla

Billable Code
L74.510
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral axillary sweating with HDSS score of 3-4

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral axillary sweating

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies bilateral involvement and significant impact on daily activities.

Generalized hyperhidrosis

Billable Code
R61
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Systemic condition causing sweating
  • • Negative for focal hyperhidrosis tests

Applicable To

  • • Whole-body sweating

Important Notes

  • • Ensure systemic causes are documented and coded first.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E05.90

Hyperthyroidism, unspecified

Use when hyperhidrosis is due to hyperthyroidism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for excessive sweating?

The ICD-10 code for primary focal hyperhidrosis is L74.5, while generalized hyperhidrosis is coded as R61.

How do you code hyperhidrosis due to hyperthyroidism?

Code the underlying condition first, such as E05.90 for hyperthyroidism, followed by R61 for generalized hyperhidrosis.

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