Apocrine sweat disorders (L75) ICD-10-CM
The L75 code range covers apocrine sweat disorders with 6 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the L75 Range 6 codes · 5 billable
About the L75 Code Range
The ICD-10 code for apocrine sweat disorders (L75) covers a group of skin conditions related to dysfunction or abnormalities of the apocrine sweat glands. These include specific conditions such as bromhidrosis, chromhidrosis, and apocrine miliaria, as well as less common or unspecified apocrine sweat gland disorders.
This section helps medical coders identify and report disorders involving the apocrine glands, which are sweat glands primarily found in areas like the underarms and groin. For instance, L75.0 corresponds to bromhidrosis, a condition characterized by unpleasant body odor from sweat, while L75.1 is used for chromhidrosis, which involves colored sweat. The code L75.2 applies to apocrine miliaria, also known as apocrine duct occlusion disorders, which can affect areas such as the axilla or vulva. Other specific conditions like hematohidrosis and apocrine gland cysts fall under L75.8, and L75.9 is used when the disorder is unspecified. These detailed codes assist in accurate documentation and treatment tracking for conditions uniquely affecting apocrine sweat glands.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the L75 range?
Of the 6 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the L75 range classify?
The range classifies apocrine sweat disorders. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
