2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F65Paraphilias

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F65

ICD-10-CM F65
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F65 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for paraphilias, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F65.0, F65.1, F65.2, and F65.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F65
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Paraphilias
Chapter
F60-F69
Disorders of adult personality and behavior

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF60-F69Disorders of adult personality and behavior
CategoryF65Paraphilias
This CodeF65Paraphilias

Specific Coding for ParaphiliasOverview

Non-specific codes like F65 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F65.0 for Fetishism

  • Use F65.1 for Transvestic fetishism

  • Use F65.2 for Exhibitionism

  • Use F65.3 for Voyeurism

  • Use F65.4 for Pedophilia

  • F65.5 for Sadomasochism

  • Use F65.50 for Sadomasochism, unspecified

  • Use F65.51 for Sexual masochism

  • Use F65.52 for Sexual sadism

  • F65.8 for Other paraphilias

  • Use F65.81 for Frotteurism

  • Use F65.89 for Other paraphilias

  • Use F65.9 for Paraphilia, unspecified

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Mental Disorders

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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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F65Overview

Is F65 (Paraphilias) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for paraphilias, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for paraphilias need a more specific code from this category, such as F65.0, F65.1, and F65.2.