Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition (F52)
The ICD-10 code section F52 covers various types of sexual dysfunctions that are not caused by substances or known physiological conditions. These codes help document specific sexual health issues such as desire disorders, arousal problems, orgasmic difficulties, and other related conditions.
This section includes codes like F52.0 for hypoactive sexual desire disorder, addressing a lack or loss of sexual interest, often termed sexual desire disorder or diminished erotic interest. F52.1 covers sexual aversion disorder, which involves fear or avoidance of sexual activity. Sexual arousal disorders have subcodes like F52.21 for male erectile disorder and F52.22 for female sexual arousal disorder, referring to difficulties achieving sexual excitement. Orgasmic disorders, such as F52.31 (female orgasmic disorder) and F52.32 (male orgasmic disorder), describe problems in reaching orgasm, sometimes known as failure of orgasm or inhibited orgasm. F52.4 addresses premature ejaculation, and codes like F52.5 and F52.6 refer to vaginismus and dyspareunia not linked to substances or physiological causes. Other or unspecified sexual dysfunctions are covered by F52.8 and F52.9. Using these specific ICD-10 codes helps medical coders accurately classify sexual dysfunction diagnoses that originate from psychological or behavioral causes rather than physical conditions.
Mental and behavioural disorders (F01–F99)
Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors (F50-F59)
F52 Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition
- F52.0 Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
- F52.1 Sexual aversion disorder
F52.2 Sexual arousal disorders
- F52.21 Male erectile disorder
- F52.22 Female sexual arousal disorder
F52.3 Orgasmic disorder
- F52.31 Female orgasmic disorder
- F52.32 Male orgasmic disorder
- F52.4 Premature ejaculation
- F52.5 Vaginismus not due to a substance or known physiological condition
- F52.6 Dyspareunia not due to a substance or known physiological condition
- F52.8 Other sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition
- F52.9 Unspecified sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition (F52)
Instructional Notations
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- Dhat syndrome F48.8
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Premature Ejaculation
The emission of SEMEN and seminal fluid during the act of preparation for sexual intercourse, i.e. before there is penetration, or shortly after penetration.
Semen
The thick, yellowish-white, viscid fluid secretion of male reproductive organs discharged upon ejaculation. In addition to reproductive organ secretions, it contains SPERMATOZOA and their nutrient plasma.
