2025 ICD-10-CM code L75

Apocrine sweat disorders.

Appropriate code selection should be based on the specific type of apocrine sweat gland disorder.Always select the most specific code available, based on the clinical documentation.Ensure the condition isn't better described by another ICD-10 code.

The medical necessity is established by the presence of symptoms significantly impacting the patient's quality of life or suggesting underlying medical conditions.The diagnostic evaluation and management of apocrine sweat disorders are deemed medically necessary when clinically indicated.

Diagnosis and management of apocrine sweat gland disorders, including assessment of symptoms, physical examination, and potential referral to specialists (e.g., dermatologist) for further evaluation and treatment if necessary.This may involve topical therapies, systemic medications, or surgical intervention in certain cases.

IMPORTANT This code should not be used if the patient has dyshidrosis (L30.1) or hidradenitis suppurativa (L73.2).

In simple words: This code describes problems with the apocrine sweat glands in your skin.These glands produce sweat that can cause body odor, unusual sweat color, or other skin issues like heat rash.

This code encompasses various disorders affecting the apocrine sweat glands, including bromhidrosis (body odor), chromhidrosis (colored sweat), apocrine miliaria (heat rash), and other unspecified apocrine sweat gland dysfunction.It excludes specific conditions such as dyshidrosis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and other specified skin disorders.

Example 1: A 25-year-old patient presents with complaints of excessive underarm odor despite regular hygiene.A diagnosis of bromhidrosis (L75.0) is made., A 40-year-old patient reports experiencing intensely colored sweat, particularly under stress.Chromhidrosis (L75.1) is suspected and requires further work-up., A 17-year-old patient develops a heat rash with small, fluid-filled bumps in the armpit area, consistent with apocrine miliaria (L75.2).

Thorough patient history, including onset, duration, and characteristics of the symptoms.Detailed physical examination of the affected area.Documentation of any relevant investigations and diagnostic tests performed to rule out other conditions.Note any treatment plans implemented and patient response.

** Further investigation may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of the apocrine sweat disorder and to guide treatment strategies. This code is often used in conjunction with other codes to describe co-morbid conditions.

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