2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F52.1Sexual aversion disorder

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F50-F59›F52

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

F52.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sexual aversion disorder. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 887. Coders also document this condition as abnormal development of sexuality. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F52.1
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Sexual aversion disorder
Short Description
Sexual aversion disorder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F52
Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

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 CodeF52.1Sexual aversion disorder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Abnormal development of sexuality
  • Does not enjoy having sex
  • Enjoyment of sex - finding
  • Fear of coitus
  • Psychosexual dysfunction
  • Psychosexual dysfunction associated with inhibited sexual excitement
  • Sexual anesthesia
  • Sexual aversion disorder
  • Sexual desire disorder

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F52.1: its own notes plus those printed at F52 and 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

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Sexual aversion and lack of sexual enjoyment

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.

From F52 Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition applies to 11 codes
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 F52.1, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F52.1: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • N53 Other male sexual dysfunction
    psychogenic sexual dysfunction (F52.-) names F52.-, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F52.1: 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.-) names F52.-, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD013
Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Sexual Aversion Disorder

    a disorder characterized by recurrent or persistent extreme aversion to, and avoidance of, all genital contact with a sexual partner. the aversion to sexual contact is not attributable to another psychiatric disorder.

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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Convert F52.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
302.79 Psychosexual dysfunc NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 F52.1Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for sexual aversion disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for sexual aversion disorder is F52.1 (sometimes written as F521). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is F52.1 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report sexual aversion disorder on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does F52.1 group to?

When sexual aversion disorder is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 887 (other Mental Disorder Diagnoses), which carries a relative weight of 1.1154. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F52.1?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sexual aversion disorder converts to ICD-9-CM 302.79 (psychosexual dysfunc NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.