2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N53.12Painful ejaculation

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N53

ICD-10-CM N53.12
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

N53.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for painful ejaculation. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 729 through 730. Coders also document this condition as deep pain on intercourse. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified male genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N53.12
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Painful ejaculation
Short Description
Painful ejaculation
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N53.1
Ejaculatory dysfunction

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN53Other male sexual dysfunction
This CodeN53.12Painful ejaculation

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Deep pain on intercourse
  • Dyspareunia
  • Dyspareunia due to non-psychogenic cause in male
  • Non-psychogenic dyspareunia
  • Painful ejaculation
  • Painful orgasm
  • Painful sexual act of male
  • Sexual pain disorder
  • Superficial pain on intercourse

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.

    • Coitus, painful(female)
      • male
    • Dysfunction
      • ejaculatory
        • painful
    • Dysfunction
      • sexual (due to)
        • male
          • ejaculatory
            • painful
    • Dyspareunia(female)
      • male
    • Ejaculation
      • painful
    • Ejaculation
      • semen, painful
    • Painful
      • coitus
        • male
    • Painful
      • ejaculation (semen)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR GEN016
Other specified male genital disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Dyspareunia

    recurrent genital pain occurring during, before, or after sexual intercourse in either the male or the female.

  • Have Dyspareunia Question|Dyspareunia|Dyspareunia (Pain w/intercourse)|Have Dyspareunia|Have Painful Intercourse|Pain with Intercourse

    a question about whether an individual has or had painful intercourse.

  • Dyspareunia

    painful or difficult coitus.

  • Dyspareunia, CTCAE|Dyspareunia|Dyspareunia

    a disorder characterized by painful or difficult coitus.

  • Grade 1 Dyspareunia, CTCAE|Grade 1 Dyspareunia

    mild discomfort or pain associated with vaginal penetration; discomfort relieved with use of vaginal lubricants or estrogen

  • Grade 2 Dyspareunia, CTCAE|Grade 2 Dyspareunia

    moderate discomfort or pain associated with vaginal penetration; discomfort or pain partially relieved with use of vaginal lubricants or estrogen

  • Grade 3 Dyspareunia, CTCAE|Grade 3 Dyspareunia

    severe discomfort or pain associated with vaginal penetration; discomfort or pain unrelieved by vaginal lubricants or estrogen

  • Have Dyspareunia|Dyspareunia|Dyspareunia (Pain w/intercourse)|Have Painful Intercourse|Pain with Intercourse

    a question about whether an individual has or had painful intercourse.

  • Pain with Sexual Intercourse, PRO-CTCAE|Dyspareunia, PRO-CTCAE|PRO-CTCAE, Pain with Sexual Intercourse|Pain with sexual intercourse

    dyspareunia as recorded on the pro-ctcae questionnaire.

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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Convert N53.12 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
608.89 Male genital dis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 N53.12Overview

Is N53.12 (Ejaculatory dysfunction) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does N53.12 group to?

When painful ejaculation is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 729, 730, with relative weights from 0.6720 to 1.0587 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N53.12?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, painful ejaculation converts to ICD-9-CM 608.89 (male genital dis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.