ICD-10 R61
Billable / SpecificGeneralized hyperhidrosis
About ICD-10-CM R61
ICD-10-CM code R61 represents Generalized hyperhidrosis. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R61). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R61 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R61. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Excessive sweating
- Night sweats
- Secondary hyperhidrosis
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with R61. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- focal (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-)
- Frey's syndrome (L74.52)
- localized (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-)
Coding Notes
Code First
- , if applicable, menopausal and female climacteric states (N95.1)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R61
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R61 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R61.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R61
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert R61 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R61 | 7808 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R61
Other codes in section R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).
ICD-10 R61, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R61 billable? +
Yes, R61 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to R61? +
ICD-10 R61 includes: Excessive sweating; Night sweats; Secondary hyperhidrosis.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for R61? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with R61): focal (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-); Frey's syndrome (L74.52); localized (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-)
What ICD-9 codes does R61 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R61 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7808. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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