Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L74.5

Focal hyperhidrosis

ICD-10-CM Code:
L74.5
ICD-10 Code for:
Focal hyperhidrosis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
    (L00–L99)
    • Disorders of skin appendages
      (L60-L75)
      • Eccrine sweat disorders
        (L74)

L74.5 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of focal hyperhidrosis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Focal hyperhidrosis

Non-specific codes like L74.5 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for focal hyperhidrosis:

  • L74.51 for Primary focal hyperhidrosis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L74.510 for Primary focal hyperhidrosis, axilla - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L74.511 for Primary focal hyperhidrosis, face - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L74.512 for Primary focal hyperhidrosis, palms - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L74.513 for Primary focal hyperhidrosis, soles - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L74.519 for Primary focal hyperhidrosis, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use L74.52 for Secondary focal hyperhidrosis - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Sweat

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 happens during menopause. If you often sweat too much, it's called hyperhidrosis. Causes include thyroid or nervous system disorders, low blood sugar, or another health problem.

Sweating too little, anhidrosis, can be life-threatening because your body can overheat. Causes of anhidrosis include dehydration, burns, and some skin and nerve disorders.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.