Other male sexual dysfunction (N53) ICD-10-CM
The N53 code range covers other male sexual dysfunction with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- psychogenic sexual dysfunction F52
Codes in the N53 Range 9 codes · 7 billable
- N53 Other male sexual dysfunctionNon-billable
- N53.1 Ejaculatory dysfunctionNon-billable
- N53.11 Retarded ejaculation
- N53.12 Painful ejaculation
- N53.13 Anejaculatory orgasm
- N53.14 Retrograde ejaculation
- N53.19 Other ejaculatory dysfunction
- N53.8 Other male sexual dysfunction
- N53.9 Unspecified male sexual dysfunction
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the N53 range.
Dyspareunia
Recurrent genital pain occurring during, before, or after SEXUAL INTERCOURSE in either the male or the female.
Ejaculation
The emission of SEMEN to the exterior, resulting from the contraction of muscles surrounding the male internal urogenital ducts.
Ejaculatory Dysfunction
The inability in males to ejaculate, or to have a normal time to EJACULATION.
Retrograde Ejaculation
The flow of SEMINAL FLUID, from the posterior URETHRA, backwards into the BLADDER. Causes include injuries such as from SPINAL CORD INJURIES; DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES; surgeries in adjacent tissues such as AORTIC ANEURYSM surgeries and transurethral bladder neck incisions; or drug side effects.
About the N53 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section N53 covers various other male sexual dysfunctions that include a range of ejaculatory and sexual performance issues not classified elsewhere. These codes help specify problems like difficulty with ejaculation, painful sexual experiences, or unspecified male sexual disorders.
This section includes specific codes such as N53.11 for retarded ejaculation (also known as late ejaculation), and N53.12 for painful ejaculation, which covers non-psychogenic sexual pain disorders in males. Another example is N53.13 for anejaculatory orgasm, also called coital disorder or orgasm without ejaculation. N53.14 addresses retrograde ejaculation, a condition where semen enters the bladder instead of exiting through the penis. The category also includes less common or unspecified issues under codes like N53.19, N53.8, and N53.9, addressing other or unspecified ejaculatory and sexual dysfunctions. Understanding these ICD-10 codes aids medical coders and healthcare professionals in accurately documenting male sexual disorders, improving clarity in medical records and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the N53 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the N53 range classify?
The range classifies other male sexual dysfunction. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
