2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N53.8Other male sexual dysfunction

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N40-N53›N53

ICD-10-CM N53.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N53.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other male sexual dysfunction. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 729 through 730. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified male genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N53.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other male sexual dysfunction
Short Description
Other male sexual dysfunction
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N53
Other male sexual dysfunction

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN40-N53Diseases of male genital organs
CategoryN53Other male sexual dysfunction
This CodeN53.8Other male sexual dysfunction

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Coital disorder
  • Enjoyment of sex - finding
  • Erection too strong
  • Excessive erection
  • Failure of penetration
  • Female coital disorder
  • Male coital disorder
  • Pain following sexual intercourse
  • Postorgasmic illness syndrome
  • Sexual exhaustion
  • Sexual hypesthesia

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N53.8: its own notes plus those printed at N53 and Chapter 14. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From N53 Other male sexual dysfunction applies to 7 codes
  • psychogenic sexual dysfunction (F52.-)

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.

From Chapter 14 (N00-N99) Diseases of the genitourinary system applies to 838 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

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

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 N53.8 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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About N53.8Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other male sexual dysfunction?

The ICD-10-CM code for other male sexual dysfunction is N53.8 (sometimes written as N538). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N53.8 (Other male sexual dysfunction) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other male sexual dysfunction on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does N53.8 group to?

When other male sexual dysfunction is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 729, 730, with relative weights from 0.6595 to 1.0553 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can N53.8 be reported with a code from F52?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at N53, which applies to N53.8, lists "psychogenic sexual dysfunction (F52.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of N53.8?

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