2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R37Sexual dysfunction, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R30-R39›R37

ICD-10-CM R37
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

R37 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for sexual dysfunction, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 887. As a symptom code, it should not be used as a principal diagnosis once a related definitive diagnosis has been established. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
R37
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Sexual dysfunction, unspecified
Short Description
Sexual dysfunction, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
R30-R39
Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

Code Classification

ChapterR00–R99Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
SectionR30-R39Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
CategoryR37Sexual dysfunction, unspecified
This CodeR37Sexual dysfunction, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Abnormal sexual function
  • Coital disorder
  • Coital failure
  • Coital impairment
  • Decreased sexual function
  • Enjoyment of sex - finding
  • Erection without orgasm
  • Excessive orgasm
  • Female coital disorder
  • Finding related to ability to have sexual intercourse
  • Has never reached orgasm
  • Inappropriate orgasm
  • Inhibited orgasm
  • Male coital disorder
  • No longer reaches orgasm
  • Orgasm impairment
  • Orgasm incapacity
  • Orgasm too easily aroused
  • Penetration impossible
  • Post selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor sexual dysfunction
  • Sexual disorder
  • Sexual dysfunction caused by drug
  • Sexual dysfunction caused by psychoactive substance
  • Sexual exhaustion
  • Sexual function painful
  • Sexual hypesthesia
  • Sexual inadequacy
  • Sexual intercourse difficult
  • Sexual intercourse unsuccessful
  • Unable to have sexual intercourse
  • Weak orgasm

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to R37: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 18. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

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 18 (R00-R99) Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified applies to 774 codes
  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
  • signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 18 (R00-R99) Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified applies to 774 codes
  • This chapter includes symptoms, signs, abnormal results of clinical or other investigative procedures, and ill-defined conditions regarding which no diagnosis classifiable elsewhere is recorded.
  • Signs and symptoms that point rather definitely to a given diagnosis have been assigned to a category in other chapters of the classification. In general, categories in this chapter include the less well-defined conditions and symptoms that, without the necessary study of the case to establish a final diagnosis, point perhaps equally to two or more diseases or to two or more systems of the body. Practically all categories in the chapter could be designated 'not otherwise specified', 'unknown etiology' or 'transient'. The Alphabetical Index should be consulted to determine which symptoms and signs are to be allocated here and which to other chapters. The residual subcategories, numbered .8, are generally provided for other relevant symptoms that cannot be allocated elsewhere in the classification.
  • The conditions and signs or symptoms included in categories R00-R94 consist of:
  • (a) cases for which no more specific diagnosis can be made even after all the facts bearing on the case have been investigated;
  • (b) signs or symptoms existing at the time of initial encounter that proved to be transient and whose causes could not be determined;
  • (c) provisional diagnosis in a patient who failed to return for further investigation or care;
  • (d) cases referred elsewhere for investigation or treatment before the diagnosis was made;
  • (e) cases in which a more precise diagnosis was not available for any other reason;
  • (f) certain symptoms, for which supplementary information is provided, that represent important problems in medical care in their own right.

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

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name R37, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming R37: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block R10-R19 Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
    signs and symptoms involving the urinary system (R30-R39) names R30-R39, 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 MBD013
Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Sexual Dysfunction

    disturbances in sexual desire or performance.

Patient EducationClinical

Sexual Health

Sexuality is a big part of being human. Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships. They also contribute to your sense of well-being. A number of disorders can affect the ability to have or enjoy sex in both men and women.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Convert R37 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
302.70 Psychosexual dysfunc NOS
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 R37Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for sexual dysfunction, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for sexual dysfunction, unspecified is R37. It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is R37 (Sexual dysfunction, unspecified) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does R37 group to?

When sexual dysfunction, 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.

Can R37 be a principal diagnosis?

Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the sexual dysfunction, unspecified is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R37?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, sexual dysfunction, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 302.70 (psychosexual dysfunc NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.