2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F65.1Transvestic fetishism

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F65

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

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

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F65.1
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Transvestic fetishism
Short Description
Transvestic 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 CodeF65.1Transvestic fetishism

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Cross-dressing
  • Fetishism
  • Fetishistic transvestism

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Fetishistic transvestism
  • Transvestic 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
          • transvestism
    • Disorder(of)
      • sexual
        • preference
          • fetishistic transvestism
    • Disorder(of)
      • transvestic
    • Fetishism
      • transvestic
    • Transvestism, transvestitism(dual-role)
      • fetishistic

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

  • Transvestic Fetishism

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

  • 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").

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 F65.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
302.3 Transvestic 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 F65.1Overview

Is F65.1 (Paraphilias) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report transvestic fetishism on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F65.1?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, transvestic fetishism converts to ICD-9-CM 302.3 (transvestic 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.