2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F65.0Fetishism
ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F65
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
F65.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for fetishism. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 887. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Fetishism
- True compulsive fetishism
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F65.0: 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.
- 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.
- Fetishistic disorder
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.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Referenced in Other NotesGuidance
Instructional notes printed at other codes that name F65.0, its category, or a range that includes it.
Excludes1 1
These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F65.0: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
Disorder (of) See Also: Disease;
fetishistic F65.0
Fetishism F65.0
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Fetishism
a disorder characterized by recurrent sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors involving the use of nonliving objects such as women's wearing apparel (the "fetish").Paraphilic Disorders
disorders that include recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors generally involving nonhuman objects, suffering of oneself or partners, or children or other nonconsenting partners. (from dsm-v)
Patient EducationClinical
Mental Disorders
Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may happen over a short period of time or come and go. Some can be chronic (long-lasting). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day..
The full article covers:
- What are mental disorders?
- What are some types of mental disorders?
- What causes mental disorders?
- Who is at risk for mental disorders?
- How are mental disorders diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for mental disorders?
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Convert F65.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About F65.0Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for fetishism?
The ICD-10-CM code for fetishism is F65.0 (sometimes written as F650). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is F65.0 (Paraphilias) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report fetishism on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does F65.0 group to?
When fetishism 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 F65.0?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, fetishism converts to ICD-9-CM 302.81 (fetishism). The mapping is a direct match.
