Eccrine sweat disorders
In Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75), chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
13 billable codes under L74: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
- generalized hyperhidrosis (R61)
Also applies, from Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75)
These notes sit on L60-L75 and apply to every code under it, including L74.
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- congenital malformations of integument (Q84.-)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers assigning pressure ulcer codes by site and stage, including unstageable, healing, healed, and progressing ulcers, and coding healing or progressing non-pressure chronic ulcers.
- Pressure ulcer stage codes (page 58)
- Non-Pressure Chronic Ulcers (page 60)
All codes under L74
L74 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- L74.0Miliaria rubra
- L74.1Miliaria crystallina
- L74.2Miliaria profunda
- L74.3Miliaria, unspecified
- L74.4Anhidrosis
- L74.5Focal hyperhidrosis
- L74.51Primary focal hyperhidrosis
- L74.510Primary focal hyperhidrosis, axilla
- L74.511Primary focal hyperhidrosis, face
- L74.512Primary focal hyperhidrosis, palms
- L74.513Primary focal hyperhidrosis, soles
- L74.519Primary focal hyperhidrosis, unspecified
- L74.52Secondary focal hyperhidrosis
- L74.8Other eccrine sweat disorders
- L74.9Eccrine sweat disorder, unspecified
L74 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 13 billable codes under L74 group to MS-DRG 606 or 607 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
Other codes that refer to L74
Notes on these codes point to L74.
- T67 Excludes2: sweat disorder due to heat (L74-L75)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Skin Conditions
Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it:
Read more about skin conditions on MedlinePlusSweat
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.
Read more about sweat on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.
