ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R61
Generalized hyperhidrosis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R61
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- focal (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-)
- Frey's syndrome (L74.52)
- localized (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-)
Code First
, if applicable, menopausal and female climacteric states (N95.1)
Inclusion Terms
- Excessive sweating
- Night sweats
- Secondary hyperhidrosis
About ICD-10-CM Code R61 (Generalized hyperhidrosis)
ICD-10-CM code R61 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R61 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R61 - Generalized hyperhidrosis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Generalized hyperhidrosis.