2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N94.12Deep dyspareunia

ICD-10-CM Codes›N00–N99›N80-N98›N94

ICD-10-CM N94.12
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

N94.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for deep dyspareunia. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 742 through 743, 760 through 761. Coders also document this condition as deep pain on intercourse. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified female genital disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
N94.12
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Deep dyspareunia
Short Description
Deep dyspareunia
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
N94.1
Dyspareunia

Code Classification

ChapterN00–N99Diseases of the genitourinary system
SectionN80-N98Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
CategoryN94Pain and other conditions associated with female genital organs and menstrual cycle
This CodeN94.12Deep dyspareunia

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Deep pain on intercourse
  • Female deep pain on intercourse
  • Pain in female genitalia on intercourse

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to N94.12: its own notes plus those printed at N94.1 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 N94.1 Dyspareunia applies to 4 codes
  • psychogenic dyspareunia (F52.6)

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.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name N94.12, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming N94.12: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F52.6 Dyspareunia not due to a substance or known physiological condition
    dyspareunia (due to a known physiological condition) (N94.1-) names N94.1-, which includes this code
  • Block R10-R19 Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
    symptoms referable to female genital organs (N94.-) names N94.-, which includes this code

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 GEN025
Other specified female 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.

Patient EducationClinical

Sexual Problems in Women

There are many problems that can keep a woman from enjoying sex. They include:

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Convert N94.12 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
625.0 Dyspareunia
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement N94.12 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • N94.1 - Dyspareunia
FY 2019AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2018.
FY 2020–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About N94.12Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for deep dyspareunia?

The ICD-10-CM code for deep dyspareunia is N94.12 (sometimes written as N9412). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is N94.12 (Dyspareunia) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does N94.12 group to?

When deep dyspareunia is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 742, 743, 760, 761, with relative weights from 0.7039 to 1.8448 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can N94.12 be reported with F52.6?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at N94.1, which applies to N94.12, lists "psychogenic dyspareunia (F52.6)". 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 N94.12?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, deep dyspareunia converts to ICD-9-CM 625.0 (dyspareunia). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.