2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F65.50Sadomasochism, unspecified
ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F65
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
F65.50 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sadomasochism, unspecified. 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 sadomasochism. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions.
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Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
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- Sadomasochism
Instructional NotesGuidance
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Includes
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- disorders of psychological development
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
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Excludes1 1
These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F65.50: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
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Sadomasochism F65.50
Clinical ClassificationClinical
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Clinical InformationClinical
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..
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Convert F65.50 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About F65.50Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for sadomasochism, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for sadomasochism, unspecified is F65.50 (sometimes written as F6550). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is F65.50 (Sadomasochism) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report sadomasochism, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does F65.50 group to?
When sadomasochism, unspecified 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 F65.50?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sadomasochism, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 302.84 (sexual sadism). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
