2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N53Other male sexual dysfunction

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N53

ICD-10-CM N53
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N53 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other male sexual dysfunction, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as N53.11, N53.12, N53.13, and N53.14.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N53
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other male sexual dysfunction
Chapter
N40-N53
Diseases of male genital organs

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN53Other male sexual dysfunction
This CodeN53Other male sexual dysfunction

Specific Coding for Other male sexual dysfunctionOverview

Non-specific codes like N53 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • N53.1 for Ejaculatory dysfunction

  • Use N53.11 for Retarded ejaculation

  • Use N53.12 for Painful ejaculation

  • Use N53.13 for Anejaculatory orgasm

  • Use N53.14 for Retrograde ejaculation

  • Use N53.19 for Other ejaculatory dysfunction

  • Use N53.8 for Other male sexual dysfunction

  • Use N53.9 for Unspecified male sexual dysfunction

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • psychogenic sexual dysfunction F52

Patient EducationClinical

Sexual Problems in Men

Many men have sexual problems. They become more common as men age. Problems can include:

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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 N53Overview

Is N53 (Other male sexual dysfunction) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other male sexual dysfunction, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other male sexual dysfunction need a more specific code from this category, such as N53.11, N53.12, and N53.13.