Question 1

Is R61 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, R61 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for generalized hyperhidrosis. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R61 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R61 represents Generalized hyperhidrosis. 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

When was ICD-10 code R61 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R61 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R61?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R61 is section:R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from R61?

Accepted Answer

Code R61 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: focal (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-); Frey's syndrome (L74.52); localized (primary) (secondary) hyperhidrosis (L74.5-). These conditions cannot be coded together with R61 as they represent different diagnoses.

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Excludes13Not coded together

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Also Known As10Alternative terms

Is R61 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R61 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R61 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R61?

What conditions are excluded from R61?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code R61?

How common is hospitalization for R61?