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ICD-10 Code L75.2: Apocrine miliaria
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents apocrine miliaria in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
block
L60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
category
L75Apocrine sweat disorders
currentL75
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Fox-Fordyce disease
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Dermatologist
Related codes
Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 402645007high
Apocrine duct occlusion disorder
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 65038009high
Apocrine miliaria
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1002229008high
Apocrine miliaria of areola
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 403372003high
Apocrine miliaria of axilla
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 403373008high
Apocrine miliaria of vulva
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
L75.2
Common synonyms
Apocrine miliaria
Frequently asked questions
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