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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperhidrosis

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperhidrosis

L74.510
L74.512
L74.52

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

Also Known as:
Excessive sweating
Primary hyperhidrosis
Secondary hyperhidrosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hyperhidrosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperhidrosis

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

clinical:
  • • Gravimetric testing confirms axillary sweating >20 mg/min
documentation:
  • • Document failed treatments and specific location

Applicable To

  • • Axillary hyperhidrosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the location and severity of sweating.

Primary focal hyperhidrosis, palms

Billable Code
L74.512
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive starch-iodine test
  • • Gravimetric measurement >30 mg/min

Applicable To

  • • Palmar hyperhidrosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific test results and location.

Secondary focal hyperhidrosis

Billable Code
L74.52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of underlying condition
  • • Temporal relationship with the secondary condition

Applicable To

  • • Hyperhidrosis due to another condition

Important Notes

  • • Ensure proper sequencing with the underlying condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R61

Generalized hyperhidrosis

Use when systemic conditions are present alongside focal hyperhidrosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for axillary hyperhidrosis?

The ICD-10 code for primary focal hyperhidrosis of the axilla is L74.510. It requires documentation of specific location and severity.

How is secondary hyperhidrosis coded?

Secondary hyperhidrosis is coded with L74.52, following the code for the underlying condition. Proper sequencing is essential.

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