ICD-10 Code F65.3 – Voyeurism (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F65.3 – Voyeurism
What it is
F65.3 identifies voyeurism, a paraphilic disorder involving repeated sexual arousal from observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, undressing, or engaging in sexual activity. Use this code when the behavior is clinically documented.
Clinical signs
Typical documentation may describe recurrent urges, fantasies, or acts of secret observation for sexual excitement. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for evidence of distress, impairment, or associated behavioral risk.
When to use this code
Use F65.3 when the record clearly states voyeurism or voyeuristic disorder as the diagnosis. It may also apply when a clinician documents persistent voyeuristic behavior that is the focus of evaluation or treatment. Check documentation if the chart only mentions sexual misconduct without a formal diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for general sexual curiosity, consensual viewing, or nonsexual privacy violations. If the behavior is not documented as voyeurism, check documentation before assigning F65.3.
Coding tip
Code F65.3 only when the diagnosis is explicit; vague behavioral descriptions alone are not enough.