Question 1

Is L74 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L74 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L74 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L74 represents Eccrine sweat disorders. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L74?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L74 is section:L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from L74?

Accepted Answer

Code L74 has Type 2 Excludes including: generalized hyperhidrosis (R61). These conditions are not included in L74 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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