2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R68.82Decreased libido

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R50-R69›R68

ICD-10-CM R68.82
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

R68.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for decreased libido. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is restricted by the Medicare Code Editor to adult patients (age 15 through 124). As a symptom code, it should not be used as a principal diagnosis once a related definitive diagnosis has been established. Coders also document this condition as lack of libido. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other general signs and symptoms.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
R68.82
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Decreased libido
Short Description
Decreased libido
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
R68.8
Other general symptoms and signs

Code Classification

ChapterR00–R99Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
SectionR50-R69General symptoms and signs
CategoryR68Other general symptoms and signs
This CodeR68.82Decreased libido

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for R68.82.

Adult diagnoses
The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in adult cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The adult code edits apply to patients age range is 15–124 years inclusive (e.g., senile delirium, mature cataract).

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Lack of libido
  • Libido - finding
  • Reduced libido

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Decreased sexual desire

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.

    • Decrease(d)
      • libido
    • Decrease(d)
      • sexual desire
    • Libido
      • decreased

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR SYM016
Other general signs and symptoms
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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

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Convert R68.82 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
799.81 Decreased libido
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

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 R68.82Overview

Is R68.82 (Other general symptoms and signs) a billable code?

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

Can R68.82 be a principal diagnosis?

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

Who can R68.82 be reported for?

The Medicare Code Editor checks decreased libido against patient demographics: this code is intended for adult patients (age 15 through 124). Claims outside these limits are flagged as inconsistent.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R68.82?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, decreased libido converts to ICD-9-CM 799.81 (decreased libido). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.