ICD Code R61

ICD code R61 is excessive sweating that affects the entire body, not limited to one specific area.

1. Excessive sweating that is not confined to a specific area but affects large areas or the entire body

2. Sweating occurs regardless of environmental temperature or physical activity

3. Symptoms are persistent and not explained by external factors such as heat or exertion

4. No evidence of underlying localized skin conditions causing the sweating

5. Absence of other medical conditions (e.g., infections, endocrine disorders) that could better explain the generalized sweating

6. Sweating episodes may be present both during the day and at night

7. The excessive sweating interferes with daily activities or causes significant distress

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R61 include:

- 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae

- 64653: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; other area(s) (e.g., scalp, face, neck), per day

- 97014: Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; electrical stimulation (unattended)

- 97032: Application of a modality to 1 or more areas; electrical stimulation (manual), each 15 minutes

- 96920: Laser treatment for inflammatory skin disease (e.g., photodynamic therapy)

- 96921: Laser treatment for inflammatory skin disease, each additional area

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of ICD code R61.

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