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R61

Billable

Generalized hyperhidrosis

R61 is the ICD-10-CM code for Generalized hyperhidrosis. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Sweat is a clear, salty liquid produced by glands in your skin. Sweating is how your body cools itself. You sweat mainly under your arms and on your feet and palms. When sweat mixes with bacteria on your skin, it can cause a smell. Bathing regularly and using antiperspirants or deodorants can help control the odor. Sweating a lot is normal when it is hot or when you exercise, are anxious, or have a fever. It also…

Read more about Sweat at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • •Excessive sweating
  • •Night sweats
  • •Secondary hyperhidrosis

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R61?
R61 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Generalized hyperhidrosis". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R61 a billable code?
Yes — R61 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from R61?
Excludes1 (not coded here): focal (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-); Frey's syndrome (L74.52); localized (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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