2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F52.21Male erectile disorder

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F50-F59›F52

ICD-10-CM F52.21
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F52.21 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for male erectile 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 cannot be aroused sexually. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F52.21
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Male erectile disorder
Short Description
Male erectile disorder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F52.2
Sexual arousal disorders

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 CodeF52.21Male erectile disorder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cannot be aroused sexually
  • Dysesthesia
  • Failure of genital response
  • Persistent genital arousal disorder
  • Sexual arousal disorder
  • Slow to be aroused sexually
  • Too easily aroused sexually

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F52.21: 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.

  • Erectile disorder
  • Psychogenic impotence

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • impotence of organic origin (N52.-)
  • impotence NOS (N52.-)

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 F52.21, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F52.21: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • N52 Male erectile dysfunction
    psychogenic impotence (F52.21)
  • N53 Other male sexual dysfunction
    psychogenic sexual dysfunction (F52.-) names F52.-, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F52.21: 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

  • Male Erectile Disorder

    a disorder characterized by the persistent or recurrent inability to achieve or to maintain an erection during sexual activity.

Patient EducationClinical

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common type of male sexual dysfunction. It is when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection. ED becomes more common as you get older. But it's not a natural part of aging.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Convert F52.21 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
302.72 Inhibited sex excitement
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 F52.21Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for male erectile disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for male erectile disorder is F52.21 (sometimes written as F5221). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is F52.21 (Sexual arousal disorders) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does F52.21 group to?

When male erectile 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.

Can F52.21 be reported with a code from N52?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on F52.21 lists "impotence of organic origin (N52.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F52.21?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, male erectile disorder converts to ICD-9-CM 302.72 (inhibited sex excitement). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.