2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F65.0Fetishism

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F65

ICD-10-CM F65.0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F65.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for fetishism. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F65.0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Fetishism
Short Description
Fetishism
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F65
Paraphilias

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF60-F69Disorders of adult personality and behavior
CategoryF65Paraphilias
This CodeF65.0Fetishism

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Fetishism
  • True compulsive fetishism

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Fetishistic disorder

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Deviation(in)
      • sexual
        • fetishism, fetishistic
    • Disorder(of)
      • fetishistic
    • Fetishism

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

  • 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").

  • Transvestic Fetishism

    a disorder characterized by recurrent sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors in a heterosexual male involving cross-dressing.

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.

ICD-9-CM
302.81 Fetishism
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 F65.0Overview

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, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

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.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.