ICD-10 Code L75 – Apocrine Sweat Disorders (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L75 – Apocrine sweat disorders
What it is
L75 identifies disorders of the apocrine sweat glands, which are specialized skin glands found mainly in the axillae and groin. Use it for documented apocrine gland disease when the record does not specify a more precise diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include recurrent inflammation, swelling, tenderness, drainage, or nodules in apocrine-rich areas. Diagnosis is usually based on the clinician’s documented assessment.
When to use this code
Use L75 when the provider documents an apocrine sweat gland disorder without naming a more specific condition. It may fit charted apocrine gland dysfunction, inflammation, or other apocrine-related disease. If the note names a specific disorder, code that diagnosis instead.
Do not use for
Do not use L75 for general skin infections, eczema, or conditions limited to eccrine sweat glands. Check documentation if the record points to a different dermatologic diagnosis or a more specific apocrine disorder.
Coding tip
Code the documented apocrine disorder as written, and query for specificity if the note only describes symptoms or an anatomic site.