2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F52Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F50-F59›F52

ICD-10-CM F52
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F52 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F52.0, F52.1, F52.21, and F52.22.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F52
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Short Description
Sexual dysfnct not due to a substance or known physiol cond
Chapter
F50-F59
Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF50-F59Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
CategoryF52Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition
This CodeF52Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Specific Coding for Sexual dysfnct not due to a substance or known physiol condOverview

Non-specific codes like F52 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F52.0 for Hypoactive sexual desire disorder

  • Use F52.1 for Sexual aversion disorder

  • F52.2 for Sexual arousal disorders

  • Use F52.21 for Male erectile disorder

  • Use F52.22 for Female sexual arousal disorder

  • F52.3 for Orgasmic disorder

  • Use F52.31 for Female orgasmic disorder

  • Use F52.32 for Male orgasmic disorder

  • Use F52.4 for Premature ejaculation

  • Use F52.5 for Vaginismus not due to a substance or known physiological condition

  • Use F52.6 for Dyspareunia not due to a substance or known physiological condition

  • Use F52.8 for Other sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

  • Use F52.9 for Unspecified sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F52: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 5. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On F52 itself
From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name F52, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F52: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • N53 Other male sexual dysfunction
    psychogenic sexual dysfunction (F52.-)

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F52: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F45 Somatoform disorders
    sexual dysfunction, not due to a substance or known physiological condition (F52.-)

Patient EducationClinical

Sexual Health

Sexuality is a big part of being human. Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships. They also contribute to your sense of well-being. A number of disorders can affect the ability to have or enjoy sex in both men and women.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About F52Overview

Is F52 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition need a more specific code from this category, such as F52.0, F52.1, and F52.21.