U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

R61 ICD-10-CM Code: Generalized hyperhidrosis

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

R61

Generalized hyperhidrosis

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where R61 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 18

    Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

  2. 2

    Section

    General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)

  3. 3

    Category R61

    Generalized hyperhidrosis

  4. 4

    Code R61

    Generalized hyperhidrosis

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Excessive sweating
  • Night sweats
  • Secondary hyperhidrosis

Code first

  • , if applicable, menopausal and female climacteric states (N95.1)

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R61.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • focal (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-)
  • Frey's syndrome (L74.52)
  • localized (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for R61.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code R61 mean?

R61 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Generalized hyperhidrosis.”

Is R61 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, R61 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is R61 located in ICD-10-CM?

R61 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within General symptoms and signs (R50-R69) (R50–R69), under category R61, Generalized hyperhidrosis.

What coding notes are listed for R61?

Its listed inclusion terms are Excessive sweating; Night sweats; Secondary hyperhidrosis. Code-first instructions: , if applicable, menopausal and female climacteric states (N95.1). Excludes1 notes: focal (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-); Frey's syndrome (L74.52); localized (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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