Generalized hyperhidrosis. R61 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM R61 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R61 - other international versions of ICD-10 R61 may differ.
Generalized hyperhidrosis R61- 1 Excessive sweating 2 Night sweats 3 Secondary hyperhidrosis
Generalized hyperhidrosis. Excessive perspiration. Excessive sweating. In the localized type, the most frequent sites are the palms, soles, axillae, inguinal folds, and the perineal area. Its chief cause is thought to be emotional. Generalized hyperhidrosis may be induced by a hot, humid environment, by fever, or by vigorous exercise.
ICD-10 code R61 for Generalized hyperhidrosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
519 - Primary focal hyperhidrosis, unspecified.
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Idiopathic hyperhidrosis localized to certain areas of the body is called primary focal hyperhidrosis. Primary focal hyperhidrosis usually affects the axillae, palms, and soles. The condition may also affect other sites, such as the face, scalp, inguinal, and inframammary areas.
ICD-9 Code Transition: 780.79 Code R53. 83 is the diagnosis code used for Other Fatigue. It is a condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness. It can be caused by many things, including illness, injury, or drugs.
9: Fever, unspecified.
R61 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R61 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Primary hyperhidrosis is bilaterally symmetric, focal, excessive sweating of the axillae, palms, soles, or craniofacial region not caused by other underlying conditions. Secondary hyperhidrosis may be focal or generalized, and is caused by an underlying medical condition or medication use.
What Causes Excessive Armpit Sweating? Excessive armpit sweating may be caused by genetic predisposition, medications, neurologic/metabolic or other systemic diseases, hormonal change such a menopause, social anxiety, stress, nervousness, or unknown factors.
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest.